1995 BMW M5 vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 36 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 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 960 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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW M5 | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M5 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3794 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 110 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |