1999 Ferrari 360 vs. 1953 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1999 Ferrari 360 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 3,588 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1953 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, 1999 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari 360 | 1953 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 360 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3588 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2220 mm |
