1993 BMW 316 vs. 1958 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 316 (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1958 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, 1993 BMW 316 (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 316 | 1958 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 316 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2220 mm |
