1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1967 Volkswagen Sedan
To start off, 1967 Volkswagen Sedan is newer by 6 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volkswagen Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Volkswagen Sedan (45 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Volkswagen Sedan should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volkswagen Sedan weights approximately 32 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, 1967 Volkswagen Sedan (97 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1967 Volkswagen Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1967 Volkswagen Sedan | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Prefect | Sedan |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |
