1960 Ford Prefect vs. 1974 Volkswagen SP
To start off, 1974 Volkswagen SP 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volkswagen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volkswagen SP (64 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volkswagen SP should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volkswagen SP weights approximately 112 kg more than 1960 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Volkswagen SP (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Prefect. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Volkswagen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Prefect | 1974 Volkswagen SP | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Prefect | SP |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |
