1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1962 Ford Capri
To start off, 1963 BMW 1800 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 BMW 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 1800 (90 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 1800 weights approximately 147 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, 1962 Ford Capri (185 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 1800. (144 Nm). This means 1962 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1963 BMW 1800 | 1962 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 1800 | Capri |
Year Released | 1963 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 144 Nm | 185 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 953 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |