1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Skoda L 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 1,219 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Skoda L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Skoda L (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Skoda L should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Skoda L weights approximately 107 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 Skoda L (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 Skoda L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Prefect | L |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |
