1948 Ford Prefect vs. 2006 Ford GT
To start off, 2006 Ford GT is newer by 58 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (550 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 519 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford GT weights approximately 747 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, 2006 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 2006 Ford GT | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Prefect | GT |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2720 mm |
