1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1958 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 40 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 930 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 456M | 1958 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 456M | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 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 | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2220 mm |
