1954 Ford Prefect vs. 2005 Subaru Traviq
To start off, 2005 Subaru Traviq is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Traviq is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Traviq (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Traviq should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Traviq weights approximately 711 kg more than 1954 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Subaru Traviq (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Traviq will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Prefect | 2005 Subaru Traviq | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Prefect | Traviq |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2700 mm |
