1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 30 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 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S (157 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 773 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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz S (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1978 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Prefect | S |
Year Released | 1948 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2870 mm |