1999 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 1999 Ford 021 C
To start off, both 1999 Chevrolet Prizm and 1999 Ford 021 C were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Prizm is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1999 Ford 021 C. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford 021 C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford 021 C weights approximately 206 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Prizm.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1999 Chevrolet Prizm (169 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford 021 C. (146 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Prizm will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford 021 C. 1999 Ford 021 C has automatic transmission and 1999 Chevrolet Prizm has manual transmission. 1999 Chevrolet Prizm will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford 021 C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Prizm | 1999 Ford 021 C | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Prizm | 021 C |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2490 mm |
