1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1994 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 46 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 2,616 cc, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 477 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, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1994 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Prefect | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2430 mm |