1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1967 Volkswagen Sedan
To start off, 1967 Volkswagen Sedan is newer by 19 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volkswagen Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Volkswagen Sedan (45 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Volkswagen Sedan should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Prefect weights approximately 27 kg more than 1967 Volkswagen Sedan.
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, 1967 Volkswagen Sedan (97 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Volkswagen Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 1967 Volkswagen Sedan | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Prefect | Sedan |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
