2006 BMW 118 vs. 1959 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2006 BMW 118 is newer by 47 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 1045 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, 2006 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 118 | 1959 Ford Prefect | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | Prefect |
Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 110 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |