1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1969 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1969 Isuzu 117 is newer by 21 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), 1969 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Isuzu 117 (120 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 243 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, 1969 Isuzu 117 (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1969 Isuzu 117 | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Prefect | 117 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1969 |
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 | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |