2007 BMW 116 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 116 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Ford Capri (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 116 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 116 | Capri |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.1:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |