1955 Ford Prefect vs. 2007 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2007 Mazda B3000 is newer by 52 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda B3000 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mazda B3000 (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Prefect | 2007 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Prefect | B3000 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2840 mm |
