1975 BMW 520 vs. 1971 Ford Capri
To start off, 1975 BMW 520 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1975 BMW 520. (123 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 520 weights approximately 233 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 520. (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 520 | 1971 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Capri |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2637 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |