1958 Ford Prefect vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 1985 Renault 25 is newer by 27 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 25 (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 575 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault 25 (286 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Prefect | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Prefect | 25 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2730 mm |
