2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 42 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 465 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 572 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, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ascari | Ford |
| Model | KZ1 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2220 mm |
