1988 BMW 730 vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 1988 BMW 730 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 730 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1979 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 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 730 | 1979 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Capri |
Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 58 L |