1984 BMW 323 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 BMW 323 is newer by 15 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 2,314 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 323 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 323 weights approximately 50 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, 1984 BMW 323 (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 323 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 323 | Capri |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2314 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2540 mm |