1969 Ford Capri vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 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 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 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 325 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 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 325 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Capri | 325 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.9 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 | 4450 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 57 L |