2005 BMW 745 vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 2005 BMW 745 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 763 kg more than 1986 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 745 (450 Nm) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 2005 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 745 | 1986 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 745 | Capri |
Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 95 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86.1 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1182 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 54 L |