1957 Ford Prefect vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S is newer by 56 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Scion FR-S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion FR-S (197 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1957 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion FR-S should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion FR-S weights approximately 508 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, 2013 Scion FR-S (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2013 Scion FR-S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Prefect | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
| Make | Ford | Scion |
| Model | Prefect | FR-S |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2570 mm |
