1956 Ford Prefect vs. 2001 Ford 49
To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 45 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 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford 49 (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford 49 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford 49 weights approximately 533 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, 2001 Ford 49 (175 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm). This means 2001 Ford 49 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect. 2001 Ford 49 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. 2001 Ford 49 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Prefect | 2001 Ford 49 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Prefect | 49 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1298 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2620 mm |