1972 Ford Capri vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1972 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1972 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, 2011 BMW 125 (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Capri | 2011 BMW 125 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Capri | 125 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1305 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |