1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1966 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1966 Lancia Flavia is newer by 18 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 353 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, 1966 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1966 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Prefect | Flavia |
Year Released | 1948 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2660 mm |