1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 is newer by 24 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 776 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Prefect | 928 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 86 L |
