2008 Ferrari 612 vs. 1956 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 510 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1956 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, 2008 Ferrari 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 612 | 1956 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 612 | Prefect |
Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 478 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 587 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 350 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2220 mm |