1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1969 Ford Capri

To start off, 1975 BMW Coupe 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW Coupe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe should accelerate faster 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, 1975 BMW Coupe (251 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (221 Nm). This means 1975 BMW Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.

Compare all specifications:

1975 BMW Coupe 1969 Ford Capri
Make BMW Ford
Model Coupe Capri
Year Released 1975 1969
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3001 cc 2548 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 170 HP 142 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 221 Nm
Engine Bore Size 88.9 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 66.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.1:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2570 mm


 

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