1953 Ferrari 195 vs. 1953 Ford Prefect
To start off, both 1953 Ferrari 195 and 1953 Ford Prefect were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,341 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 195 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 195 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 195 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1953 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.
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1953 Ferrari 195 | 1953 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 195 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 765 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2220 mm |