1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1961 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1961 Peugeot 404 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 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Peugeot 404 (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 228 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, 1961 Peugeot 404 (127 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm). This means 1961 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1961 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Prefect | 404 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 127 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 73 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2650 mm |