1966 Fiat 124 vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1966 Fiat 124 is newer by 18 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 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat 124 weights approximately 93 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, 1966 Fiat 124 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 124 | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 31 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2390 mm |
