1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 519 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 Mercedes-Benz E (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1968 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Prefect | E |
Year Released | 1948 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 92.4 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 | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2760 mm |