1969 Ford Capri vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 44 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 470 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M6 weights approximately 964 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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 2013 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Capri | M6 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4903 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2106 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2851 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 80 L |
