1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1955 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 37 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 685 kg more than 1955 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 1955 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Rally Raid | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2220 mm |
