1988 Ford Falcon vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 596 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Falcon | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2220 mm |
