1954 Ford Prefect vs. 1957 Maserati 300
To start off, 1957 Maserati 300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 300 (242 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 300 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Prefect weights approximately 15 kg more than 1957 Maserati 300.
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:
| 1954 Ford Prefect | 1957 Maserati 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Prefect | 300 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2320 mm |
