1985 BMW 316 vs. 1982 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 BMW 316 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 316 (86 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1982 Ford Capri. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 316 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1982 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, 1985 BMW 316 (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 316 | 1982 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Capri |
Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |