2002 BMW 330 vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 32 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, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 512 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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 1970 Ford Capri | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Capri |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1103 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |
