1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1958 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (155 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 471 kg more than 1958 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 208 | 1958 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 208 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2220 mm |
