1960 Ford Anglia 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 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Anglia would be higher. Both 1960 Ford Anglia and 1961 Ford Prefect are equipped with a 997 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 35 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Prefect weights approximately 41 kg more than 1960 Ford Anglia.
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, 1961 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Anglia | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Anglia | Prefect |
Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |