1975 BMW 320 vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1975 BMW 320 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 320 weights approximately 283 kg more than 1948 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, 1975 BMW 320 (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 320 | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1975 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 6.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 837 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2390 mm |