1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1979 Mazda 323
To start off, 1979 Mazda 323 is newer by 31 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Prefect weights approximately 27 kg more than 1979 Mazda 323.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1979 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Prefect | 323 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2320 mm |