2007 BMW 330 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 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. Both 2007 BMW 330 and 1978 Ford Capri are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Capri |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |
