2008 BMW 320 vs. 1955 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 53 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 695 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, 2008 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect. 2008 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 1955 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
| 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 | 161 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2220 mm |
