1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1971 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1971 Toyota Publica is newer by 10 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, 1971 Toyota Publica (38 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Prefect weights approximately 103 kg more than 1971 Toyota Publica.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Publica. (63 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1971 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Prefect | Publica |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
| 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 | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2170 mm |
