2007 BMW 320 vs. 1975 Ford Capri

To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 509 kg more than 1975 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, 2007 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 320 1975 Ford Capri
Make BMW Ford
Model 320 Capri
Year Released 2007 1975
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1298 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 53 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 330 Nm 85 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 66 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1494 kg 985 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2570 mm