1961 Ford Prefect vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 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 1,792 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota MR2 (150 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 287 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 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Prefect | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 48 L |
