1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1953 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 33 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 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 399 kg more than 1953 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1953 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 75 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2220 mm |
