1970 Ford Capri vs. 2010 BMW 116
To start off, 2010 BMW 116 is newer by 40 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2010 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 116 weights approximately 267 kg more than 1970 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 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 2010 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Capri | 116 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 51 L |
