2007 Buick Rainier vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 46 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect.
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, 2007 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect. 2007 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 1961 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1961 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Rainier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rainier | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Rainier | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 54 L |
