1959 Ford Prefect vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 51 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 4,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 142 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, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Prefect | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |
