1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord is newer by 23 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 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Rekord (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 253 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, 1971 Opel Rekord (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Prefect | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2670 mm |
