1986 BMW 325 vs. 1956 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1986 BMW 325 is newer by 30 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 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 325 (126 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 325 weights approximately 395 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, 1986 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 325 | 1956 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2220 mm |
