1948 Ford Prefect vs. 2004 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2004 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 56 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar S-Type (197 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 783 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, 2004 Jaguar S-Type (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 2004 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Prefect | S-Type |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2920 mm |
