1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1995 Lexus GS
To start off, 1995 Lexus GS is newer by 47 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus GS weights approximately 883 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, 1995 Lexus GS (276 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect. 1995 Lexus GS 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. 1995 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1995 Lexus GS | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Prefect | GS |
Year Released | 1948 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2810 mm |