2005 BMW 520 vs. 1958 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2005 BMW 520 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 520 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1958 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 520 weights approximately 905 kg more than 1958 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, 2005 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 520 | 1958 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 520 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2220 mm |
