1970 Daihatsu Fellow vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow is newer by 22 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow (33 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Prefect weights approximately 342 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Because 1948 Ford Prefect is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1948 Ford Prefect (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1948 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Fellow | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2390 mm |
