2005 BMW 325 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 36 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 520 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, 2005 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Capri |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 58.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2570 mm |
