1948 Ford Prefect vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 118 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 118 weights approximately 558 kg more than 1948 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, 2011 BMW 118 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ford Prefect | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Prefect | 118 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1748 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2660 mm |
