1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1943 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1948 Ford Prefect is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Ford Taunus would be higher. Both 1948 Ford Prefect and 1943 Ford Taunus are equipped with a 1,172 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Ford Taunus (34 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Prefect weights approximately 7 kg more than 1943 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1943 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Prefect | Taunus |
Year Released | 1948 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2390 mm |