1959 Ford Prefect vs. 2007 BMW 335
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1959 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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect. 2007 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 2007 BMW 335 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Prefect | 335 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 89.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 110 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 63 L |