1973 Ford Capri vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 116 (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1973 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, 2012 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Capri | 2012 BMW 116 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Capri | 116 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1303 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |