2008 BMW 525 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 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 2,494 cc, 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1969 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, 2008 BMW 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Capri |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1499 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 58.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |