1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1973 Mazda Luce is newer by 25 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 333 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Prefect | Luce |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
