2004 BMW 730 vs. 1956 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2004 BMW 730 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 730 weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1956 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, 2004 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect. 2004 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 730 | 1956 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2220 mm |
