1956 BMW 501 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 501 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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, 1956 BMW 501 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 501 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 501 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3166 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
