1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 20 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 17 (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 283 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, 1968 Ford 17 (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1968 Ford 17 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Prefect | 17 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2710 mm |