1989 BMW Z1 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1989 BMW Z1 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW Z1 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1978 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, 1989 BMW Z1 (231 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW Z1 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Z1 | Capri |
Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |