1954 Ford Prefect vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 57 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1943 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.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Ford Prefect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Prefect | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Prefect | Defender |
Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1170 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2370 mm |