1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 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 261 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 1978 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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Pickster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW Pickster | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Pickster | Capri |
Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |