2002 BMW 330 vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1959 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 330 (421 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect. 2002 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 117 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
