2009 BMW 118 vs. 1957 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 52 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 118 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1957 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 620 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, 2009 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 1957 Ford Prefect | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | Prefect |
Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
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 | 134 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2220 mm |