2005 BMW 318 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 24 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri.
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, 2005 BMW 318 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (220 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Capri |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 68.5 mm |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |