1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1977 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1977 Toyota Cressida is newer by 29 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Cressida (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Cressida 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, 1977 Toyota Cressida (146 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1977 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Prefect | Cressida |
Year Released | 1948 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2600 mm |