1956 Ford Prefect vs. 1942 Buick Century
To start off, 1956 Ford Prefect is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,247 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Buick Century (165 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1942 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Prefect | 1942 Buick Century | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | Prefect | Century |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1942 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 86.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 108.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
