1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1998 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1998 Holden Commodore is newer by 37 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Holden Commodore weights approximately 832 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, 1998 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 1998 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Prefect | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 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 | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2950 mm |
