1960 Ford Prefect vs. 2007 GMC Savana

To start off, 2007 GMC Savana is newer by 47 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Savana (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 1881 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, 2007 GMC Savana (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Prefect. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Prefect. 2007 GMC Savana 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. 2007 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Ford Prefect 2007 GMC Savana
Make Ford GMC
Model Prefect Savana
Year Released 1960 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 995 cc 4802 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 35 HP 285 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 70 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 2700 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.9:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 778 kg 2659 kg
Vehicle Length 3810 mm 6210 mm
Vehicle Width 1550 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 2090 mm
Wheelbase Size 2220 mm 3940 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 117 L


 

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