1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1957 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 23 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 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1957 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 815 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, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Prefect. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1957 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Caprice | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2220 mm |
