1969 Ford Capri vs. 2006 BMW 320
To start off, 2006 BMW 320 is newer by 37 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 320 (149 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 320 weights approximately 420 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, 2006 BMW 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 2006 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 2006 BMW 320 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Capri | 320 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2770 mm |