1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1980 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Volare is newer by 19 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 707 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, 1980 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1980 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Prefect | Volare |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2870 mm |
