1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 1978 Seat 124 is newer by 17 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 124 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 124 weights approximately 192 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Seat 124 (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Prefect | 124 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2430 mm |
