1980 BMW M5 vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1980 BMW M5 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M5 weights approximately 613 kg more than 1961 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 M5 (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M5 | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M5 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
