1956 Ford Prefect vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 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 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 735 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 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Prefect | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Prefect | 911 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2360 mm |