1960 Fiat 1200 vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1961 Ford Prefect is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fiat 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fiat 1200 (53 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 147 kg more than 1961 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, 1960 Fiat 1200 (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1960 Fiat 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 1200 | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1200 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 35 HP |
Torque | 81 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 54 L |