1961 Ford Prefect vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 46 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 567 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, 2007 Porsche Boxster (321 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Prefect | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4700 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 | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |
