1984 BMW M6 vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1959 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, 1984 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW M6 | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M6 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |