1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1978 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corolla 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 33 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 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 1978 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Prefect | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2380 mm |
