1979 Fiat 131 vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 31 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Fiat 131 (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 183 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, 1979 Fiat 131 (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Fiat 131 | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 131 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1979 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 837 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2390 mm |