1961 Ford Prefect vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 47 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 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 409 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 722 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, 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
| Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Prefect | 8C Competizione |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2600 mm |
