1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1992 Honda NSX
To start off, 1992 Honda NSX is newer by 44 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda NSX (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda NSX weights approximately 533 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, 1992 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 1992 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Prefect | NSX |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2540 mm |
