1963 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE is newer by 4 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 2,951 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 630 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, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GTE | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2951 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 117 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 54 L |
