1961 Ford Prefect vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 43 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1280 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.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Ford Prefect. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Prefect | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 2058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2550 mm |
