2005 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1954 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 51 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 675 kg more than 1954 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, 2005 Chevrolet Corvette (544 Nm) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Corvette | 1954 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 544 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2220 mm |
