1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1961 Mitsubishi A10

To start off, 1961 Mitsubishi A10 is newer by 13 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ford Prefect (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Prefect weights approximately 362 kg more than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. 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, 1948 Ford Prefect (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mitsubishi A10. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1948 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mitsubishi A10.

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