2008 BMW 116 vs. 1971 Ford Capri
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 BMW 116. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 116 weights approximately 218 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 116 | 1971 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 116 | Capri |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2637 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |