1977 BMW 320 vs. 1953 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1977 BMW 320 is newer by 24 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 320 (161 HP) has 130 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 320 weights approximately 285 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.
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1977 BMW 320 | 1953 Ford Prefect | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1977 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 31 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2220 mm |