1957 Ford Prefect vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1957 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1957 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, 2012 BMW 335 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Prefect | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Prefect | 335 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2810 mm |