1956 BMW 501 vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 14 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, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 501 weights approximately 302 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 501 | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 501 | Capri |
Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3166 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.4 mm |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1103 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |