1996 BMW 316 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1996 BMW 316 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 316 (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 316 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1981 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, 1996 BMW 316 (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 316 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Capri |
Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |