1998 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 50 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 1,746 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 393 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.
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, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156, 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, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 156 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1998 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1746 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 6.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 837 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2390 mm |