1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1983 Volvo 740
To start off, 1983 Volvo 740 is newer by 22 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 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 740 (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 740 weights approximately 572 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, 1983 Volvo 740 (260 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1983 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Prefect | 740 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
