2008 BMW 130 vs. 1957 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2008 BMW 130 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 130 (268 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1957 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 130 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1957 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, 2008 BMW 130 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Prefect. 2008 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 130 | 1957 Ford Prefect | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | Prefect |
Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
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 | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 71 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 - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2220 mm |