1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1995 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 1995 Nissan Maxima 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 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan Maxima (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 508 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.
Because 1948 Ford Prefect is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Maxima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Maxima (177 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1995 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Prefect | Maxima |
Year Released | 1948 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2710 mm |