1974 Fiat 500 vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1974 Fiat 500 is newer by 13 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 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ford Prefect (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Prefect weights approximately 262 kg more than 1974 Fiat 500. 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, 1961 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 500 | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 500 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1974 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 516 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 54 L |