1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1958 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1958 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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1958 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F355 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 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 | 1350 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2220 mm |
