1990 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 29 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 672 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Citroen Rally Raid | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Rally Raid | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2220 mm |
