1948 Ford Prefect vs. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio
To start off, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio is newer by 59 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mahindra Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio (121 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 1573 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, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Mahindra Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 2007 Mahindra Scorpio | |
| Make | Ford | Mahindra |
| Model | Prefect | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2690 mm |
