1981 Ferrari 400 vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 400 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1052 kg more than 1961 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, 1981 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 400 | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 54 L |
