1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 1999 Opel Omega is newer by 51 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 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Omega (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Omega weights approximately 833 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, 1999 Opel Omega (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 1999 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Prefect | Omega |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |
