1954 BMW 502 vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 502 weights approximately 307 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 BMW 502. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
1954 BMW 502 | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 502 | Capri |
Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2578 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.9:1 | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1103 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |