2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 61 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (523 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 492 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect.
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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (774 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 711 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1948 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1948 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Brooklands | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 774 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2390 mm |
