1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1966 Ford Falcon 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Falcon weights approximately 282 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 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Falcon | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2390 mm |
