1956 Ford Prefect vs. 1966 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1966 Triumph Vitesse is newer by 10 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. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Triumph Vitesse (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 171 kg more than 1956 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, 1966 Triumph Vitesse (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1966 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Prefect | 1966 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Prefect | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2270 mm |
