2008 BMW 318 vs. 1953 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1953 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 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect. 2008 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1953 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 1953 Ford Prefect | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Prefect |
Year Released | 2008 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 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 | 1395 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2220 mm |