1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 40 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 653 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.
Because 1948 Ford Prefect is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Prefect | 164 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 22.0:1 |
Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2670 mm |