1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1990 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1990 Nissan Presea is newer by 42 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 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Presea (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Presea weights approximately 213 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, 1990 Nissan Presea, 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, 1990 Nissan Presea (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1990 Nissan Presea | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Prefect | Presea |
Year Released | 1948 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |