1995 BMW 330 vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1986 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 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 1986 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 1986 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Capri |
Year Released | 1995 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |