2008 BMW 118 vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1979 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 118 (181 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 118 | 1979 Ford Capri | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 118 | Capri |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
