1954 Ford Prefect vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 59 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 674 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect. 2013 Lotus Evora has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Lotus Evora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Prefect | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Prefect | Evora |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2575 mm |
