1979 Bentley T vs. 1953 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1979 Bentley T is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bentley T is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bentley T weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1953 Ford Prefect.
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. 1979 Bentley T has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1953 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Bentley T will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bentley T | 1953 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | T | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 31 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2220 mm |
