1969 Ford Capri vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 42 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 775 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, 2011 BMW 335 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Capri | 335 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 61 L |
