1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1976 Nissan Bluebird 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 177 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 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Prefect | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |
