1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 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 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (57 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 98 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 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 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Prefect | Corolla |
Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2380 mm |