1998 BMW 730 vs. 1953 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 980 kg more than 1953 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, 1998 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 730 | 1953 Ford Prefect | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1998 | 1953 |
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 | 190 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 71 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 | 1745 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 |