1998 BMW 316 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 316 (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 316 weights approximately 284 kg more than 1969 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, 1998 BMW 316 (165 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 1998 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 316 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Capri |
Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 91 L |