2009 BMW 330 vs. 1948 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 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 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1948 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 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 330 (315 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Prefect. (63 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 1948 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1172 cc |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 105 km/hour |
| 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 |
