1983 BMW 316 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1983 BMW 316 is newer by 14 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 1,765 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 316 (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 316 weights approximately 24 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 (149 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 316. (140 Nm). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 316 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Capri |
Year Released | 1983 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1765 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 91 L |