1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1954 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 415 kg more than 1954 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1954 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Prefect |
Year Released | 1984 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2220 mm |