1957 Ford Prefect vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1982 Toyota Celica is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Celica (103 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1957 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Celica weights approximately 411 kg more than 1957 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, 1982 Toyota Celica (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Prefect | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Prefect | Celica |
Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 89 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2620 mm |