1966 BMW 1602 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1602. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1602 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 BMW 1602 (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 BMW 1602 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 70 kg more than 1966 BMW 1602.
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, 1966 BMW 1602 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 BMW 1602 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1966 BMW 1602 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 1602 | Capri |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 58 L |