2003 Ford Falcon vs. 1953 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2003 Ford Falcon is newer by 50 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Falcon weights approximately 750 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, 2003 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Falcon | 1953 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2220 mm |
