1980 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 21 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), 1980 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (214 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 600 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, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (243 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari Mondial | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Mondial | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 214 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2220 mm |
