1956 Ford Prefect vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z is newer by 51 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect.
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, 2007 Nissan 350Z (364 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Prefect | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |
