1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1979 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1979 Nissan Bluebird 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 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 208 kg more than 1948 Ford Prefect.
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 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Prefect | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1948 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1594 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 |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2660 mm |