1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1969 Fiat 130 is newer by 21 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 763 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 130 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2390 mm |
