1968 Ferrari Dino vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1968 Ferrari Dino is newer by 9 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 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari Dino weights approximately 340 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, 1968 Ferrari Dino (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari Dino | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 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 | 1140 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 54 L |
