1952 BMW 501 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 501 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1952 BMW 501. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 501 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 BMW 501 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 501 | Capri |
Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |