1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Pickster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect.
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 Pickster (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Pickster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW Pickster | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Pickster | Prefect |
Year Released | 1998 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 6.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1450 mm |