1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 3,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (89 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1392 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.
Because 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Ford Prefect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (216 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Prefect | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2990 mm |
