1982 BMW 628 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1982 BMW 628 is newer by 13 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 628 weights approximately 440 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, 1982 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 628 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | Capri |
Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |