1961 Ford Prefect vs. 2005 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 44 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 859 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, 2005 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect. 2005 SsangYong Chairman H 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. 2005 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 2005 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Prefect | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2910 mm |
