2003 BMW 520 vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 782 kg more than 1961 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, 2003 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 520 | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 520 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
