1994 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 35 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 4,943 cc, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 770 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, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 512 TR | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 996 cc |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2220 mm |
