2000 BMW 730 vs. 1960 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2000 BMW 730 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 730 weights approximately 967 kg more than 1960 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 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Prefect. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 730 | 1960 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |
