1956 Ford Prefect vs. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton 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 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 835 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 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1995 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Prefect | 1995 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Prefect | Carlton |
Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2740 mm |