2005 BMW M3 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2005 BMW M3 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M3 (323 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW M3 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1978 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 M3 (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW M3 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | Capri |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |