2007 BMW 650 vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 46 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 862 kg more than 1961 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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect. 2007 BMW 650 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. 2007 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 650 | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 650 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
