1977 BMW 628 vs. 1955 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1977 BMW 628 is newer by 22 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect.
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, 1977 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 628 | 1955 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 628 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 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 Length | 4760 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2220 mm |
