1955 Ford Prefect vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 905 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. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect. 2007 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford Prefect | 2007 BMW 530 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Prefect | 530 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2890 mm |