1995 BMW 528 vs. 1955 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1995 BMW 528 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 528 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 528 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1955 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, 1995 BMW 528 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 528 | 1955 Ford Prefect | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 528 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2220 mm |