1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1978 Ford Capri

To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1978 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 661 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (125 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.

Compare all specifications:

1993 BMW 5.8 1978 Ford Capri
Make BMW Ford
Model 5.8 Capri
Year Released 1993 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5800 cc 1593 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 87 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 786 Nm 125 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1840 kg 1025 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2570 mm