1955 Ford Prefect vs. 2008 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2008 Nissan 350Z is newer by 53 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 775 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, 2008 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Prefect | 2008 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Prefect | 350Z |
Year Released | 1955 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |