1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 33 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (102 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 261 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, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (167 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Prefect | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2620 mm |
