2001 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1958 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2001 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 980 kg more than 1958 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 Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect. 2001 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Thunderbird | 1958 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Thunderbird | Prefect |
Year Released | 2001 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3933 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2220 mm |