1979 BMW 728 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 728 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 728 (181 HP) has 111 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 728 weights approximately 460 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, 1979 BMW 728 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 728 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 728 | Capri |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 58 L |