1948 Ford Prefect vs. 1998 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1998 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 50 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Maserati Ghibli is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 528 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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Maserati Ghibli (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Prefect | 1998 Maserati Ghibli | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Prefect | Ghibli |
Year Released | 1948 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |