1978 BMW M1 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, both 1978 BMW M1 and 1978 Ford Capri were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW M1 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW M1 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M1 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 58 L |
