1955 Ford Prefect vs. 1974 Austin Marina
To start off, 1974 Austin Marina is newer by 19 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Austin Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Austin Marina weights approximately 115 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, 1974 Austin Marina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1974 Austin Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect. 1974 Austin Marina 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. 1974 Austin Marina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Prefect | 1974 Austin Marina | |
Make | Ford | Austin |
Model | Prefect | Marina |
Year Released | 1955 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2440 mm |