1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1965 NSU 1000
To start off, 1965 NSU 1000 is newer by 17 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, 1965 NSU 1000 (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 NSU 1000 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Prefect weights approximately 187 kg more than 1965 NSU 1000.
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, 1965 NSU 1000 (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 NSU 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1965 NSU 1000 | |
Make | Ford | NSU |
Model | Prefect | 1000 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2260 mm |