1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 968 weights approximately 563 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 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Prefect | 968 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |