1969 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1955 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Prefect weights approximately 80 kg more than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte.
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 Daihatsu Consorte (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1969 Daihatsu Consorte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Daihatsu Consorte | 1955 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Consorte | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 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 | 685 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2220 mm |
