1961 Austin 7 vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, both 1961 Austin 7 and 1961 Ford Prefect were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ford Prefect (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Prefect weights approximately 168 kg more than 1961 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin 7 | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 7 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 848 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 54 L |
