1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1955 Maserati 250
To start off, 1955 Maserati 250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Maserati 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Maserati 250 (267 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Prefect weights approximately 95 kg more than 1955 Maserati 250.
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:
1953 Ford Prefect | 1955 Maserati 250 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Prefect | 250 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 670 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2290 mm |