1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1973 Triumph 1500 is newer by 12 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph 1500 (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph 1500 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 187 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, 1973 Triumph 1500 (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Prefect | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 63 L |
