1948 Ford Prefect vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW Z4 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW Z4 weights approximately 643 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 Z4 (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 BMW Z4 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 Z4 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Prefect | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 837 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1791 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2497 mm |
