1987 BMW 318 vs. 1962 Ford Capri
To start off, 1987 BMW 318 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 318 (114 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 318 weights approximately 13 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Ford Capri (185 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 318. (161 Nm). This means 1962 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 318 | 1962 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Capri |
Year Released | 1987 | 1962 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 161 Nm | 185 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 953 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |