2009 BMW 323 vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2009 BMW 323 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Prefect.
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 323 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 323 | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 323 | Prefect |
Year Released | 2009 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2390 mm |