1988 BMW M3 vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 29 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 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (192 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M3 weights approximately 531 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, 1988 BMW M3 (230 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M3 | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 110 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 54 L |
