1999 BMW 323 vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 1999 BMW 323 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 323 weights approximately 327 kg more than 1970 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, 1999 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 323 | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 323 | Capri |
Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1103 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |