1955 Ford Prefect vs. 1988 Lada 2107
To start off, 1988 Lada 2107 is newer by 33 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 1,451 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada 2107 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lada 2107 (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lada 2107 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada 2107 weights approximately 295 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, 1988 Lada 2107 (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1988 Lada 2107 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Prefect | 1988 Lada 2107 | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Prefect | 2107 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2430 mm |
