1956 Ford Prefect vs. 1957 Ford Popular

To start off, 1957 Ford Popular is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Prefect would be higher. Both 1956 Ford Prefect and 1957 Ford Popular are equipped with a 1,172 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford Prefect (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Prefect weights approximately 27 kg more than 1957 Ford Popular. 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, 1956 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Popular.

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