1975 Ford Capri vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 740 (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (55 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1975 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 2012 BMW 740 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Capri | 740 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5215 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3210 mm |