1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1990 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1990 Ford Scorpio is newer by 29 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Scorpio (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 477 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, 1990 Ford Scorpio (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1990 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Prefect | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2770 mm |
