1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1996 Volkswagen Gol
To start off, 1996 Volkswagen Gol is newer by 48 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volkswagen Gol (49 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Gol should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volkswagen Gol weights approximately 58 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, 1996 Volkswagen Gol, 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, 1996 Volkswagen Gol (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Volkswagen Gol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1996 Volkswagen Gol | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Prefect | Gol |
Year Released | 1948 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2480 mm |