1957 Ferrari 801 F1 vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 is newer by 9 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 2,486 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 (271 HP @ 8400 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Prefect weights approximately 183 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 801 F1.
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:
| 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 801 F1 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1948 |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2390 mm |
