2007 BMW 330 vs. 1955 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1955 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 330 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1955 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2220 mm |
