1993 BMW 518 vs. 1962 Ford Capri
To start off, 1993 BMW 518 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 518 (113 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1962 Ford Capri. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 518 weights approximately 207 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Ford Capri (185 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 518. (165 Nm). This means 1962 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 518 | 1962 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 518 | Capri |
Year Released | 1993 | 1962 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 165 Nm | 185 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 953 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |