1980 BMW 628 vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 32 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 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 633 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, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1980 BMW 628 | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1980 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2787 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 6.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 837 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2390 mm |