1970 Ford Capri vs. 1996 BMW 735
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 717 kg more than 1970 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, 1996 BMW 735 (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri. 1996 BMW 735 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1996 BMW 735 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Capri | 735 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 85 L |