2006 Dodge Caravan vs. 1958 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2006 Dodge Caravan is newer by 48 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 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Caravan (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 1077 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, 2006 Dodge Caravan (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Caravan | 1958 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Caravan | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2220 mm |
