1961 Ford Prefect vs. 2012 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2012 Dacia Duster is newer by 51 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Dacia Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dacia Duster (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dacia Duster weights approximately 422 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 2012 Dacia Duster 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, 2012 Dacia Duster 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, 2012 Dacia Duster (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Dacia Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 2012 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Ford | Dacia |
| Model | Prefect | Duster |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2673 mm |
