1960 Ford Prefect vs. 1974 Seat 127
To start off, 1974 Seat 127 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Seat 127 (47 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Seat 127 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Prefect weights approximately 73 kg more than 1974 Seat 127.
Because 1960 Ford Prefect is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Seat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Prefect (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Prefect | 1974 Seat 127 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Prefect | 127 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2230 mm |
