1958 BMW 501 vs. 1962 Ford Capri
To start off, 1962 Ford Capri is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 BMW 501 (138 HP) has 79 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 501 weights approximately 452 kg more than 1962 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, 1958 BMW 501 (222 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Capri. (185 Nm). This means 1958 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1958 BMW 501 | 1962 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 501 | Capri |
Year Released | 1958 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 222 Nm | 185 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 953 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |