1994 BMW 740 vs. 1958 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 36 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 927 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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 740 | 1958 Ford Prefect | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 740 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1994 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2220 mm |