1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1953 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 37 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 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 711 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, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1953 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Mondial | Prefect |
Year Released | 1990 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 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 | 1476 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2220 mm |