1990 BMW 316 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 316 weights approximately 36 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 1969 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 316 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Capri |
Year Released | 1990 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |