1956 Ford Prefect vs. 1969 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1969 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 13 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 535 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, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1969 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Prefect | 1969 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Prefect | Miura |
Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 62 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |