1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 26 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (227 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 911 weights approximately 63 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (280 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Prefect | 911 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2270 mm |