1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1960 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1961 Ford Prefect is newer by 1 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 35 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 1961 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Prefect. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1960 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Prefect | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |
