1972 BMW 520 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 3 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 520 (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 264 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, 1972 BMW 520 (165 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 1972 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 520 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Capri |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 91 L |