1956 Ford Prefect vs. 1994 Lexus GS
To start off, 1994 Lexus GS is newer by 38 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lexus GS weights approximately 955 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, 1994 Lexus GS (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1994 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect. 1994 Lexus GS 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. 1994 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Prefect | 1994 Lexus GS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Prefect | GS |
Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2810 mm |