1994 BMW 520 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1994 BMW 520 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 520 weights approximately 349 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 520 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Capri |
Year Released | 1994 | 1974 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |