2000 BMW 318 vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 318 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 318 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1973 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, 2000 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 318 | 1973 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Capri |
Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |