1956 Ford Prefect vs. 1969 Toyota Century
To start off, 1969 Toyota Century 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 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Century weights approximately 939 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 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect. 1969 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Prefect | 1969 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Prefect | Century |
Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2870 mm |