1992 Ferrari 456M vs. 1959 Ford Prefect

To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456M is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456M (437 HP) has 399 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 970 kg more than 1959 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 456M (540 Nm) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm). This means 1992 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect. 1992 Ferrari 456M has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Ferrari 456M 1959 Ford Prefect
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 456M Prefect
Year Released 1992 1959
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5474 cc 996 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 437 HP 38 HP
Torque 540 Nm 72 Nm
Top Speed 299 km/hour 117 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1770 kg 800 kg
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 110 L 54 L