1958 Ford Prefect vs. 1954 Ford Popular
To start off, 1958 Ford Prefect is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Popular would be higher. Both 1958 Ford Prefect and 1954 Ford Popular are equipped with a 1,172 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford Prefect (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1954 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Prefect weights approximately 30 kg more than 1954 Ford Popular. 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, 1958 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Prefect | 1954 Ford Popular | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Prefect | Popular |
Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2300 mm |