1956 Ford Prefect vs. 1956 Maserati 300
To start off, both 1956 Ford Prefect and 1956 Maserati 300 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 300 (242 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 300 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Prefect weights approximately 9 kg more than 1956 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:
| 1956 Ford Prefect | 1956 Maserati 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Prefect | 300 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2992 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 | 756 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 |
