1987 BMW 318 vs. 1955 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1987 BMW 318 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 318 weights approximately 201 kg more than 1955 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, 1987 BMW 318 (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 318 | 1955 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 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 |
