1999 BMW Breyton vs. 1974 Ford Capri

To start off, 1999 BMW Breyton is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,300 cc, 1999 BMW Breyton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Breyton (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Breyton should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Breyton weights approximately 555 kg more than 1974 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 Breyton (746 Nm) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (236 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Breyton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri. 1974 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1999 BMW Breyton has manual transmission. 1999 BMW Breyton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 BMW Breyton 1974 Ford Capri
Make BMW Ford
Model Breyton Capri
Year Released 1999 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3300 cc 2994 cc
Horse Power 326 HP 137 HP
Engine RPM 7400 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 746 Nm 236 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1700 kg 1145 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2570 mm


 

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