1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 15 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 312 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect. 1976 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1961 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1961 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Prefect | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Prefect | Cortina |
Year Released | 1961 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |