1999 Dodge Dakota vs. 1954 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1999 Dodge Dakota is newer by 45 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 315 kg more than 1954 Ford Prefect.
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, 1999 Dodge Dakota (468 Nm) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Dakota | 1954 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dakota | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 31 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2220 mm |
