1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1972 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1972 Nissan Skyline 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Skyline (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Skyline 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, 1972 Nissan Skyline (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.

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