2009 BMW 135 vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 688 kg more than 1948 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 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 135 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2390 mm |
