1959 Ford Prefect vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, 2011 BMW 730 is newer by 52 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 1140 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, 2011 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect. 2011 BMW 730 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. 2011 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Prefect | 2011 BMW 730 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Prefect | 730 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 996 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 117 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5072 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 82 L |