2006 BMW 525 vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 525 weights approximately 793 kg more than 1948 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 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Prefect |
Year Released | 2006 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 6.2:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 837 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2390 mm |