2003 BMW 530 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1981 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 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri. 2003 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 530 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Capri |
Year Released | 2003 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 501 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |