1956 Ford Prefect vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 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 1,792 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota MR2 (150 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 300 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 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Prefect | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Prefect | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 91.5 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 | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2500 mm |
