1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1963 Porsche 718
To start off, 1963 Porsche 718 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Porsche 718 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Porsche 718 (146 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Porsche 718 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Prefect weights approximately 188 kg more than 1963 Porsche 718.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Prefect | 1963 Porsche 718 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Prefect | 718 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 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 | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 73 L |