1958 Ford Prefect vs. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1958 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, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (460 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Prefect | 2008 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Prefect | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3070 mm |
