1979 BMW 633 vs. 1962 Ford Capri
To start off, 1979 BMW 633 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 633 (194 HP) has 135 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 633 weights approximately 517 kg more than 1962 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, 1979 BMW 633 (285 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Capri. (185 Nm). This means 1979 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 633 | 1962 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 633 | Capri |
Year Released | 1979 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 185 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 953 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |