1948 Ford Prefect vs. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 64 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (192 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 1124 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.
Because 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Ford Prefect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe (436 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Prefect | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 16:01 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4685 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2700 mm |
