1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1961 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1961 Ford Prefect and 1961 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Porsche 356 (135 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Porsche 356 weights approximately 2 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.
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.
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1961 Ford Prefect | 1961 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Prefect | 356 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 52 L |