1984 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1960 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 24 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (93 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 137 kg more than 1960 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 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 1960 Ford Prefect. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33, 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Prefect. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1960 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1984 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |