1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 22 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Marcos 2 Litres weights approximately 18 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, 1970 Marcos 2 Litres (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1970 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | Prefect | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2270 mm |