1958 Ford Prefect vs. 1974 Porsche 914
To start off, 1974 Porsche 914 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 914 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1958 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, 1974 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Prefect | 1974 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Prefect | 914 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2460 mm |