1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 17 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), 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III weights approximately 343 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, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (166 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
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1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
Model | 3000 Mk III | Prefect |
Year Released | 1965 | 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 | 146 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 92.5 mm |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 837 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2390 mm |