1955 BMW 502 vs. 1955 Ford Prefect
To start off, both 1955 BMW 502 and 1955 Ford Prefect were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 BMW 502 (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 BMW 502 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 BMW 502 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1955 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 BMW 502 | 1955 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 502 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2220 mm |
