1992 BMW 545 vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1992 BMW 545 is newer by 33 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 545 weights approximately 850 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, 1992 BMW 545 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 545 | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 545 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
