2008 BMW 116 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,700 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 116 (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 116 weights approximately 221 kg more than 1969 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, 2008 BMW 116 (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 116 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 116 | Capri |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 41 L |