1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1955 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 14 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1130 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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1955 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Prefect |
Year Released | 1969 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2220 mm |