1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1953 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 185 kg more than 1953 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, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1953 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTO | Prefect |
Year Released | 1965 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2220 mm |