1956 Ford Prefect vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect.
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 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Prefect | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Prefect | 325 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2770 mm |
