1981 BMW 525 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 BMW 525 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 525 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 525 weights approximately 236 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 525. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 525 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
