1956 Ford Prefect vs. 1995 Renault Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Spider is newer by 39 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Spider (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Spider weights approximately 240 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, 1995 Renault Spider (186 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm). This means 1995 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Prefect | 1995 Renault Spider | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Prefect | Spider |
Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 81.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 91.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2350 mm |