1972 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1957 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1957 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 692 kg more than 1957 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, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Camaro | 1957 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Prefect |
Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2220 mm |