1998 Chevrolet Express vs. 1956 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Express is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1565 kg more than 1956 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, 1998 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect. 1998 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Express | 1956 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2220 mm |
