2006 BMW 745 vs. 1960 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2006 BMW 745 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 745 weights approximately 1337 kg more than 1960 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 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 630 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Prefect. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Prefect. 2006 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1960 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1960 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 745 | 1960 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 745 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4423 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 2115 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 54 L |
