1962 BMW 700 vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 350 kg more than 1962 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, 1984 Ford Capri (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 700 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |
