1969 Ford Capri vs. 2010 BMW 320
To start off, 2010 BMW 320 is newer by 41 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), 2010 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1969 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, 2010 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 2010 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Capri | 320 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| 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 | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2810 mm |
