1948 Ford Prefect vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 62 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 609 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Prefect | Frontier |
Year Released | 1948 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3200 mm |