1960 Ford Prefect vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla 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 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 92 kg more than 1960 Ford Prefect.
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. 1980 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Prefect | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Prefect | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |
