1982 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1955 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 27 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 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1955 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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Chevrolet Camaro (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Camaro | 1955 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Prefect |
Year Released | 1982 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2220 mm |