1959 BMW 700 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 515 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 1974 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 700 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2570 mm |
