1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1966 Porsche 911
To start off, 1966 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 911 (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Porsche 911 weights approximately 284 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, 1966 Porsche 911 (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Prefect | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Prefect | 911 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |