1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is newer by 23 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 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 weights approximately 360 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.
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, 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 (222 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV6 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1984 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 54 L |