1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1990 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1990 Subaru Justy 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 1,187 cc (3 cylinders), 1990 Subaru Justy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Subaru Justy (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Subaru Justy should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Prefect weights approximately 18 kg more than 1990 Subaru Justy.
Because 1961 Ford Prefect is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Subaru Justy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Subaru Justy (96 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 Subaru Justy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1990 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Prefect | Justy |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2290 mm |
