1948 Ford Prefect vs. 2005 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 57 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 818 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, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect. 2005 Vauxhall Monaro 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. 2005 Vauxhall Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 2005 Vauxhall Monaro | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Prefect | Monaro |
Year Released | 1948 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2800 mm |