1959 Alvis TD vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1959 Alvis TD is newer by 11 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alvis TD (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 588 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, 1959 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alvis TD | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Alvis | Ford |
Model | TD | Prefect |
Year Released | 1959 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 837 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2390 mm |