1983 Ferrari 308 vs. 1955 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 308 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,925 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 308 (230 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 741 kg more than 1955 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, 1983 Ferrari 308 (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1983 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 308 | 1955 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 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 | 1506 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2220 mm |
