1972 BMW 3 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 3 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 3 (201 HP) has 131 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 3 weights approximately 364 kg more than 1981 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, 1972 BMW 3 (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 3 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 3 | Capri |
Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 271 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |