1977 BMW 728 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 728 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (158 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 306 kg more than 1981 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, 1977 BMW 728 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 728 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 728 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 59 L |
