1961 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, both 1961 Fiat Grand Break 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 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat Grand Break (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat Grand Break should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 512 kg more than 1961 Ford Prefect. 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 Fiat Grand Break (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat Grand Break will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Grand Break | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Grand Break | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 54 L |
