1981 BMW 745 vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 20 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 818 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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect. 1981 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1961 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1961 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 745 | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 745 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 54 L |
