1995 BMW 316 vs. 1975 Ford Capri
To start off, 1995 BMW 316 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 316 (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 316 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1975 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, 1995 BMW 316 (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 316 | 1975 Ford Capri | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 316 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
