1964 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1954 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1964 Abarth Mono 1000 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,170 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Prefect weights approximately 205 kg more than 1964 Abarth Mono 1000.
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, 1964 Abarth Mono 1000 (91 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1964 Abarth Mono 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1954 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Mono 1000 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2220 mm |
