2007 Ford F-250 vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 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 4,200 cc, 2007 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-250 (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1886 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, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-250 | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-250 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 997 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 2664 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 54 L |
