1956 BMW 507 vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 1979 Ford Capri is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 507 weights approximately 164 kg more than 1979 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 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 507 | 1979 Ford Capri | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 507 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 58 L |
