1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 112 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, 1975 Toyota Corolla (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 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 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Prefect | Corolla |
Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |