1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1959 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1959 Maserati 3500 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati 3500 (223 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 463 kg more than 1948 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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1959 Maserati 3500 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Prefect | 3500 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2610 mm |