1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1961 Cadillac 62 is newer by 13 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 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1278 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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 62 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2390 mm |
