2000 BMW 318 vs. 1955 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 45 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 318 weights approximately 675 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, 2000 BMW 318 (181 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 318 | 1955 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2220 mm |
