1992 Ferrari 348 vs. 1955 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 348 is newer by 37 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 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 700 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, 1992 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 348 | 1955 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 348 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 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 | 1465 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2220 mm |
