1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 43 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 738 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Prefect | Falcon |
Year Released | 1948 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2800 mm |