1957 Ford Prefect vs. 1996 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1996 Mazda Sentia is newer by 39 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1957 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 801 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, 1996 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Prefect. 1996 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Prefect | 1996 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Prefect | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2860 mm |
