1974 Fiat 133 vs. 1955 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1974 Fiat 133 is newer by 19 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, 1974 Fiat 133 (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 133 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Prefect weights approximately 75 kg more than 1974 Fiat 133.
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, 1955 Ford Prefect (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 133 | 1955 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 133 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2220 mm |
