2007 BMW 525 vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1984 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 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (98 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Capri |
Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |