2006 BMW 745 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 2006 BMW 745 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 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 745 weights approximately 1200 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.
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2006 BMW 745 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 745 | Capri |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4423 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 41 L |