1955 Ford Prefect vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 55 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 677 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect. 2010 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Prefect | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Prefect | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3200 mm |
