1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1997 Kia Avella
To start off, 1997 Kia Avella 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 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Avella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Avella (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Avella should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Avella weights approximately 137 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1997 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Prefect | Avella |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2400 mm |
