1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1956 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa weights approximately 35 kg more than 1956 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1956 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2220 mm |
