1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 1954 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1987 Ferrari F40 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 339 kg more than 1954 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 F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari F40 | 1954 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F40 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1987 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 472 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2220 mm |