1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1989 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 41 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 913 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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (387 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect. 1989 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1948 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1948 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 1989 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Prefect | XJS |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2600 mm |
