2005 Ferrari Enzo vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2005 Ferrari Enzo is newer by 46 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari Enzo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari Enzo (652 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 621 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari Enzo should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari Enzo weights approximately 540 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, 2005 Ferrari Enzo (657 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 586 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari Enzo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari Enzo | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Enzo | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 652 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 657 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 54 L |
