1969 Ford Capri vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 43 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 2,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 520 weights approximately 651 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, 2012 BMW 520 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 2012 BMW 520 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. 2012 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 2012 BMW 520 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Capri | 520 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |