1971 BMW 3 vs. 1953 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1953 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, 1971 BMW 3 (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1953 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 3 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2220 mm |
