2007 BMW 118 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 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 48 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 118 weights approximately 80 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | Capri |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |