1955 Ford Prefect vs. 1993 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 38 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 550 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, 1993 Ford Scorpio (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Prefect | 1993 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Prefect | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1955 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2770 mm |