1955 Ford Prefect vs. 1991 Porsche 928
To start off, 1991 Porsche 928 is newer by 36 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 5,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 928 (345 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 928 weights approximately 835 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, 1991 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Prefect | 1991 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Prefect | 928 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |