1984 Ford Capri vs. 2004 BMW 316
To start off, 2004 BMW 316 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2004 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 316 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1984 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 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 316. 2004 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 2004 BMW 316 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Capri | 316 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 63 L |