1955 Ford Prefect vs. 1976 Renault 20
To start off, 1976 Renault 20 is newer by 21 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 1,645 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Renault 20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Renault 20 (97 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Renault 20 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Renault 20 weights approximately 491 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.
Because 1955 Ford Prefect is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Renault 20, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Renault 20 (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1976 Renault 20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect. 1976 Renault 20 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. 1976 Renault 20 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Prefect | 1976 Renault 20 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Prefect | 20 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1645 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2670 mm |