1948 Ford Prefect vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Hilux (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 847 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, 2012 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Prefect | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3090 mm |
