1987 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1954 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 33 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 171 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, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (91 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm). This means 1987 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Thunderbird | 1954 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Thunderbird | Prefect |
Year Released | 1987 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 71 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.4 mm | 92.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2220 mm |