1962 BMW 700 vs. 1955 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1962 BMW 700 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford Prefect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 700 (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 700 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Prefect weights approximately 105 kg more than 1962 BMW 700.
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, 1955 Ford Prefect (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 1955 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 700 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2220 mm |
