1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 27 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 73 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, 1948 Ford Prefect (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1948 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Prefect | Escort |
Year Released | 1948 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |