1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1949 Jensen Interceptor
To start off, 1949 Jensen Interceptor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jensen Interceptor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jensen Interceptor (130 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jensen Interceptor should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jensen Interceptor weights approximately 662 kg more than 1948 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, 1949 Jensen Interceptor (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1949 Jensen Interceptor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 1949 Jensen Interceptor | |
| Make | Ford | Jensen |
| Model | Prefect | Interceptor |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2860 mm |
