1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1991 Ford Granada
To start off, 1991 Ford Granada 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 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Granada (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Granada weights approximately 585 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 Granada (275 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect. 1991 Ford Granada 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. 1991 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 1991 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Prefect | Granada |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2710 mm |
