1957 Ford Prefect vs. 1984 Maserati 420
To start off, 1984 Maserati 420 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1957 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Maserati 420 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1957 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1984 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Prefect | 1984 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Prefect | 420 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2610 mm |
