1956 Ford Prefect vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 49 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 1070 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (372 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Prefect | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Prefect | 350Z |
Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2690 mm |