1956 Ford Prefect vs. 1998 Isuzu Hombre
To start off, 1998 Isuzu Hombre is newer by 42 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Isuzu Hombre is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1998 Isuzu Hombre (190 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm). This means 1998 Isuzu Hombre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect. 1998 Isuzu Hombre 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. 1998 Isuzu Hombre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Prefect | 1998 Isuzu Hombre | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Prefect | Hombre |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2760 mm |
