1948 Ford Prefect vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 63 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 514 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, 2011 Porsche Boxster (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Prefect | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2416 mm |
