1996 BMW 530 vs. 1955 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1996 BMW 530 is newer by 41 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), 1996 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 530 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 530 weights approximately 750 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, 1996 BMW 530 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 530 | 1955 Ford Prefect | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1996 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2220 mm |