2002 BMW 740 vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 2002 BMW 740 is newer by 28 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 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 740 (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 740 weights approximately 1006 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, 2002 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 740 | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 740 | Capri |
Year Released | 2002 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2570 mm |