1955 Ford Prefect vs. 1975 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1975 Ford Fairlane is newer by 20 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 685 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, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Prefect | 1975 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Prefect | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2950 mm |