1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 35 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota MR2 (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 837 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, 1996 Toyota MR2 (131 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm). This means 1996 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Prefect | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 131 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 | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |
