1984 BMW 725 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 BMW 725 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (106 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1974 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, 1984 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 725 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 725 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2560 mm |
