1989 Ford Sierra vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Sierra (125 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 350 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 Ford Sierra (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Sierra | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Sierra | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
