1948 Ford Prefect

The Ford Prefect is a rear wheel drive motor car, with the engine placed in the front, and a saloon (sedan) body. Its 1.2 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, side valve, 4 cylinder unit that produces 31 bhp (31.4 PS/23.1 kW) of power at 4000 rpm, and maximum torque of 63 N·m (46 lb·ft/6.4 kgm) at 2400 rpm. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 3 speed manual transmission. Stated weight at the kerb is 837 kg. Maximum claimed speed is 105 km/h or 65 mph.
Full specs

Body type
sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3970 mm
Weight
837 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.2 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
31.4 PS / 31 bhp / 23.1 kW @ 4000 rpm
Torque
63 Nm / 46 ft.lb / 6.4 kgm @ 2400 rpm
Top speed
105 km/h / 65 mph

1948 Ford Prefect specifications

1948 Ford Prefect data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2388 mm	94 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	3970 mm	156.3 inches
Width	1448 mm	57 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.66
Kerb weight	837 kg	1845 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ford
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.2 litre 1172 cc (71.52 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	63.5 × 92.5 mm 2.5 × 3.64 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.69
Valve gear	side valve (SV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	31.4 PS (31 bhp) (23.1 kW) at 4000 rpm
maximum torque	63 Nm (46 ft·lb) (6.4 kgm) at 2400 rpm
Specific output	19.7 kW/litre 26.8 ps/litre 26.5 bhp/litre 0.43 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	53.75 Nm/litre 0.65 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.16:1
Fuel system	1 Fo carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	675.5 kPa (98 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	293 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	22.8 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	25.4 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	105 km/h (65 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 37.55 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 27.62 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 37.04 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 36.21 kg/kW 60.48 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	LA.TL.
Rear suspension	LA.TL.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	3146
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	10.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1948 Ford Prefect added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.