(1948 model)
| Marque (make) | Ford | Issued from | 1948 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Prefect | Issued until | |
| Serie | Prefect | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company | Country | US,AR,AU,BR,DE,FR,UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3970 mm / 156.3 in / 156.3 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.66 |
| Height | Total (curb) weight | 837 kg / 1845 lb / 1845 lb | |
| Wheelbase | 2388 mm / 94.0 in / 94.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Track rear | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 63.5 mm / 2.50 in / 2.50 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 92.5 mm / 3.64 in / 3.64 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.69 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1172 cm3 / 71.5 cu in / 71.5 cu in | |
| Cam Design | side valve (flathead, L-block, L-head) | Unitary capacity | 293.00 cm3/cylinder / 17.880 cu in/cylinder / 17.880 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 6.2 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 23.1 kW / 31.4 hp / 31.4 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 63.0 Nm / 46.5 lbft / 46.5 lbft at 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 22.8 kW / 31.0 bhp / 31.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 26.5 kW/l / 0.590 bhp/cu in / 0.590 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 53.75 Nm/l / 0.470 lbft/cu in / 0.470 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 22.80 s / 22.80 s / 22.80 s | Top (maximal) speed | 105 km/h / 65 mph / 65 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 37.04 kW/ton / 50.36 bhp/ton / 50.36 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | LA.TL. | Suspension rear | LA.TL. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Ford Prefect
