1955 Ford Prefect vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 22 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Celica (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Celica weights approximately 183 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, 1977 Toyota Celica (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect. 1977 Toyota Celica 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. 1977 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Prefect | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Prefect | Celica |
Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |