1984 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1953 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 31 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 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 295 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.
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1984 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1953 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | Prefect |
Year Released | 1984 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 31 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2220 mm |