2009 BMW 523 vs. 1953 Ford Prefect
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 523 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1953 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 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 523 | 1953 Ford Prefect | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 523 | Prefect |
Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2220 mm |