1972 Chevrolet Nomad vs. 1955 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Nomad is newer by 17 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Nomad is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Nomad (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Nomad should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Nomad weights approximately 970 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, 1972 Chevrolet Nomad (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Nomad will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Nomad | 1955 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Nomad | Prefect |
Year Released | 1972 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2220 mm |