2006 BMW 120 vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 2006 BMW 120 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 120 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 120 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1984 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, 2006 BMW 120 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri. 1984 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 120 | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 120 | Capri |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
