1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1969 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1969 Mazda Luce 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mazda Luce (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mazda Luce weights approximately 213 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 Mazda Luce (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 1969 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Prefect | Luce |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1969 |
| 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 | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
