1956 Ford Prefect vs. 1992 Tata Estate
To start off, 1992 Tata Estate is newer by 36 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Tata Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Tata Estate (67 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Tata Estate should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Tata Estate weights approximately 875 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, 1992 Tata Estate (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1992 Tata Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Prefect | 1992 Tata Estate | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Prefect | Estate |
Year Released | 1956 | 1992 |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2830 mm |