2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1953 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,789 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Econovan (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Econovan should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 530 kg more than 1953 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, 2001 Ford Econovan (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 1953 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Econovan | Prefect |
Year Released | 2001 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2220 mm |