2002 BMW 320 vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2002 BMW 320 is newer by 54 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 320 weights approximately 558 kg more than 1948 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, 2002 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 320 | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Prefect |
Year Released | 2002 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 6.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 837 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2390 mm |