1959 Ford Prefect vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 930 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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Prefect | GranSport |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 11.1:1 |
Top Speed | 117 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 88 L |