1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Prefect weights approximately 7 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66.
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 Volvo 66 (94 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm). This means 1978 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Prefect | 66 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
