2007 BMW 328 vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 59 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 328 weights approximately 678 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, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 328 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2390 mm |
