1960 Ford Prefect vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 20 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma weights approximately 252 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.
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, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Prefect. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Prefect. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma has automatic transmission and 1960 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1960 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Prefect | 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Prefect | Sigma |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2520 mm |
