1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1998 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1998 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 50 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Rasheen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 327 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 1998 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Ford Prefect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Nissan Rasheen (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Rasheen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect. 1998 Nissan Rasheen 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. 1998 Nissan Rasheen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1998 Nissan Rasheen | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Prefect | Rasheen |
Year Released | 1948 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2440 mm |