1960 Ford Prefect vs. 2002 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Porsche 911 is newer by 42 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche 911 weights approximately 542 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, 2002 Porsche 911 (502 Nm) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Prefect. (70 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Prefect | 2002 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Prefect | 911 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |
