2004 Ford Econoline vs. 1957 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2004 Ford Econoline is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Econoline (197 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1957 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Econoline should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Econoline weights approximately 1560 kg more than 1957 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, 2004 Ford Econoline (338 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Econoline | 1957 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Econoline | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2220 mm |
