1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 19 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (276 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 478 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, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (481 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Camaro | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Prefect |
Year Released | 1967 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 481 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.2:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 837 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2390 mm |