1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Pickster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 1969 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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 BMW Pickster (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Pickster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW Pickster | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Pickster | Capri |
Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 76.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |