1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 36 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 757 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect. 1997 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1961 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1961 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Prefect | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Prefect | Falcon |
Year Released | 1961 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2800 mm |