1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 28 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 1,567 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 282 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 75 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1989 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 54 L |