1988 BMW 524 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 14 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 524 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 524 (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (106 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 524 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1974 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, 1988 BMW 524 (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 524 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 524 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 524 | Capri |
Year Released | 1988 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |