1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corona 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corona weights approximately 108 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 Toyota Corona (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Prefect | Corona |
Year Released | 1948 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 78 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 | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2420 mm |