1955 Ford Prefect vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 699 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 Falcon (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Prefect | Falcon |
Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 482 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2830 mm |