1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 20 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 565 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, 1979 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 308 | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 308 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2220 mm |