1960 Ford Prefect vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 46 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (241 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 762 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Prefect. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Prefect | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Prefect | Quest |
Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 76 L |