1962 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1955 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,220 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 125 kg more than 1955 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, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat Cabriolet | 1955 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Cabriolet | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2220 mm |
