2001 BMW 316 vs. 1955 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2001 BMW 316 is newer by 46 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 316 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 316 weights approximately 545 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, 2001 BMW 316 (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 316 | 1955 Ford Prefect | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Prefect |
Year Released | 2001 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2220 mm |