1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1960 Abarth 750 is newer by 12 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Prefect weights approximately 302 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750.
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, 1948 Ford Prefect (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1948 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 750 | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 750 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |
