1969 Ford Capri vs. 1996 BMW 735
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1969 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, 1996 BMW 735 (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1996 BMW 735 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Capri | 735 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 85 L |