1955 Ford Prefect vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari is newer by 57 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 1155 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.
Because 2012 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Ford Prefect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Prefect | 2012 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Tata |
| Model | Prefect | Safari |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |
