1986 BMW 325 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 BMW 325 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1986 BMW 325. (126 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Capri weights approximately 70 kg more than 1986 BMW 325. 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, 1986 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 325 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Capri |
Year Released | 1986 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 68.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |