1956 Ford Prefect vs. 1972 Rover 2000
To start off, 1972 Rover 2000 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 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Rover 2000 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Rover 2000 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover 2000 weights approximately 530 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 Rover 2000 (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1972 Rover 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Prefect | 1972 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Prefect | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2640 mm |
