1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1975 BMW 1502 is newer by 6 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1502 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 1969 Ford Capri (149 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 1502 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 91 L |
