1978 Citroen LNA vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1978 Citroen LNA is newer by 17 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, both vehicles can yield 35 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Prefect weights approximately 68 kg more than 1978 Citroen LNA.
Because 1961 Ford Prefect is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Citroen LNA, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen LNA. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen LNA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen LNA | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | LNA | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 54 L |
