1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1976 Holden Sunbird is newer by 28 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 4,143 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 375 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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (325 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Prefect | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1948 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2590 mm |