1990 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1954 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 36 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 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 820 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, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
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1990 Ferrari Testarossa | 1954 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Testarossa | Prefect |
Year Released | 1990 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2220 mm |