2006 BMW 525 vs. 1971 Ford Capri
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1971 Ford Capri. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1971 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, 2006 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 1971 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Capri |
Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2637 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |