1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 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 1,077 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Prefect weights approximately 58 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1968 Toyota Corolla (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Prefect | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Prefect | Corolla |
Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |