1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 34 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 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercedes-Benz S (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 723 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, 1982 Mercedes-Benz S (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1982 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Prefect | S |
Year Released | 1948 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2950 mm |