1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 26 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 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 557 kg more than 1961 Ford Prefect.
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, 1987 Porsche 911 (763 Nm) has 692 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Prefect | 911 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 763 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2280 mm |
