2006 BMW 530 vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 45 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 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ford Prefect (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ford Prefect should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 852 kg more than 1961 Ford Prefect.
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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1961 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1961 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 997 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
