1982 BMW 325 vs. 1971 Ford Capri
To start off, 1982 BMW 325 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1982 BMW 325. (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1982 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 325 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1971 Ford Capri.
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, 1982 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 325 | 1971 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Capri |
Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 2637 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |