1975 BMW 320 vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Capri weights approximately 132 kg more than 1975 BMW 320.
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, 1975 BMW 320 (174 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1975 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 320 | 1986 Ford Capri | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1182 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2400 mm |
