1958 Ford Prefect vs. 2002 BMW Z3
To start off, 2002 BMW Z3 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z3 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW Z3 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1958 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, 2002 BMW Z3 (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2002 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect. 2002 BMW Z3 has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1958 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW Z3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Prefect | 2002 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Prefect | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2450 mm |
