1981 BMW 745 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, both 1981 BMW 745 and 1981 Ford Capri were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 580 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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 745 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 745 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 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 |
