1956 Ford Prefect vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 686 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Prefect | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Prefect | Mustang |
Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2780 mm |