1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1972 Ford Custom
To start off, 1972 Ford Custom is newer by 24 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Custom (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Custom should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 932 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, 1972 Ford Custom (325 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Custom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect. 1972 Ford Custom has automatic transmission and 1948 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1948 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Custom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 1972 Ford Custom | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Prefect | Custom |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3080 mm |
