1948 Ford Prefect vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster 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. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 398 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 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Tesla |
| Model | Prefect | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1852 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2352 mm |
