1995 BMW 730 vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1995 BMW 730 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 730 weights approximately 642 kg more than 1970 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 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 730 | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Capri |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1103 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 58 L |