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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5600 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (199 Nm @ 3500 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 | 2294 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 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 | 4230 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 57 L |
