1961 Ford Prefect vs. 2002 BMW Z3
To start off, 2002 BMW Z3 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z3 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW Z3 weights approximately 627 kg more than 1961 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 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2002 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Prefect | 2002 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Prefect | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 51 L |
