1954 Ford Prefect vs. 2010 BMW 123
To start off, 2010 BMW 123 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 123 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1954 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 123 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1954 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, 2010 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Prefect | 2010 BMW 123 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Prefect | 123 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1170 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |