1955 Ford Prefect vs. 1971 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1971 Holden Statesman is newer by 16 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Statesman weights approximately 665 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, 1971 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect. 1971 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Prefect | 1971 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Prefect | Statesman |
Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2900 mm |