1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1954 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1970 Fiat 124 is newer by 16 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 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat 124 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1954 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, 1970 Fiat 124 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 124 | 1954 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 31 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 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 | 930 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2220 mm |