1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1966 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1966 Toyota Sport 800 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Toyota Sport 800 (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Toyota Sport 800 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Prefect weights approximately 198 kg more than 1966 Toyota Sport 800.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Prefect | 1966 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Prefect | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |