1964 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1960 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Prefect weights approximately 64 kg more than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite.
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, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Prefect. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1960 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
Model | Sprite | Prefect |
Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 54 L |