1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1961 Triumph TR4
To start off, both 1961 Ford Prefect and 1961 Triumph TR4 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,136 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Triumph TR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Triumph TR4 (100 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Triumph TR4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Triumph TR4 weights approximately 188 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Triumph TR4 (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1961 Triumph TR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Prefect | 1961 Triumph TR4 | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Prefect | TR4 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 53 L |