2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster 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 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW MM Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 BMW MM Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | MM Roadster | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |
