1992 BMW 538 vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1992 BMW 538 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,795 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 538 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 538 (341 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 538 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 538 weights approximately 648 kg more than 1986 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, 1992 BMW 538 (400 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 538 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 538 | 1986 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 538 | Capri |
Year Released | 1992 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3795 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 341 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 95 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1182 kg |