1957 Ford Prefect vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 52 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1957 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1939 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.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Ford Prefect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Prefect. 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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. 2009 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Prefect | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Prefect | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 2704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2890 mm |
