1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 1961 Ford Prefect is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Super Wasp would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Hudson Super Wasp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 821 kg more than 1961 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, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Prefect | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
Make | Ford | Hudson |
Model | Prefect | Super Wasp |
Year Released | 1961 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1599 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |