1974 BMW Touring vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 140 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1981 Ford Capri | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Capri |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
