1978 Ford Capri vs. 2009 BMW 545
To start off, 2009 BMW 545 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 545 weights approximately 943 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, 2009 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 2009 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 2009 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Capri | 545 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2840 mm |
