1995 BMW 730 vs. 1980 Ford Capri
To start off, 1995 BMW 730 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 730 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1980 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.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 730 | 1980 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Capri |
Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2570 mm |