1948 Ford Prefect vs. 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata (160 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect.
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 Mazda MX-5 Miata (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Prefect | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2270 mm |
