1960 Ford Prefect vs. 1984 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1984 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 24 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 1,256 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 77 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, 1984 Vauxhall Chevette (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Prefect. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Prefect | 1984 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Prefect | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
