1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1979 Porsche 930
To start off, 1979 Porsche 930 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 930 weights approximately 463 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, 1979 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1979 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Prefect | 930 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |