1987 BMW 320 vs. 1956 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1987 BMW 320 is newer by 31 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 320 (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 320 weights approximately 453 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, 1987 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 320 | 1956 Ford Prefect | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1987 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 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 | 1218 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 |