1960 Ford Prefect vs. 2005 BMW 316
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 597 kg more than 1960 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, 2005 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Prefect. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Prefect. 2005 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1960 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1960 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Prefect | 2005 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Prefect | 316 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 63 L |
