1948 Ford Prefect vs. 2007 Maybach 57
To start off, 2007 Maybach 57 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 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maybach 57 (605 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 574 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1898 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 Maybach 57 (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 937 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect. 2007 Maybach 57 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. 2007 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 2007 Maybach 57 | |
Make | Ford | Maybach |
Model | Prefect | 57 |
Year Released | 1948 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 605 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 2735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3400 mm |