1992 BMW 740 vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 587 kg more than 1970 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 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 1970 Ford Capri | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 740 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1103 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 58 L |
