2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1954 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 54 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 1017 kg more than 1954 Ford Prefect.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1954 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1954 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Lumina | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 31 HP |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2220 mm |
