2006 BMW 550 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 2006 BMW 550 is newer by 37 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 550 weights approximately 685 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, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 550 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | Capri |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 41 L |