1974 BMW 3 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 BMW 3 is newer by 5 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 3 weights approximately 449 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, 1974 BMW 3 (270 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 3 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 3 | Capri |
Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |