2006 BMW 730 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 2006 BMW 730 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 891 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 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 2006 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 730 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Capri |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 190 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 | 1935 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |