1983 BMW 628 vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Ford Capri is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 628 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1985 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, 1983 BMW 628 (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri. 1985 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1983 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1983 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 628 | 1985 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | Capri |
Year Released | 1983 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |