1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 433 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 Mercury Comet (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Prefect | Comet |
Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2630 mm |