1948 Ford Prefect vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (507 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 476 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (630 Nm) has 567 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 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 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1948 Ford Prefect | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Prefect | E |
Year Released | 1948 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 507 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 630 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2860 mm |