2003 BMW 520 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1969 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, 2003 BMW 520 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 2003 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 BMW 520 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Capri |
Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 58.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |