1964 Austin A 99 vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1964 Austin A 99 is newer by 16 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 99 (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 99 weights approximately 693 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, 1964 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 99 | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A 99 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2390 mm |
