1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1983 Nissan Silvia is newer by 35 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 173 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, 1983 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Prefect | Silvia |
Year Released | 1948 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |