1992 BMW 850 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (380 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (158 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1981 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 850 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 850 | Capri |
Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |