1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, both 1959 Ferrari 250 GT and 1959 Ford Prefect were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 380 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GT | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 117 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 54 L |
