1955 Ford Prefect vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (47 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Capri weights approximately 125 kg more than 1955 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, 1970 Ford Capri (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Prefect | 1970 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Prefect | Capri |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2570 mm |
