1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1963 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 1800 weights approximately 68 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri.
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, 1978 Ford Capri (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 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 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 1800 | Capri |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2570 mm |