1987 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1953 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1953 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, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari 412 GT | 1953 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 412 GT | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2220 mm |
