2008 BMW 530 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 530 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 525 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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Capri |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2570 mm |