1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 23 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 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 382 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect. 1984 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1961 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1961 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Prefect | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Prefect | Commodore |
Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1892 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2670 mm |