1981 BMW 528 vs. 1956 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1981 BMW 528 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 528 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 528 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1956 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, 1981 BMW 528 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 528 | 1956 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 528 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2220 mm |
