2008 BMW 540 vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 643 kg more than 1973 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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (190 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri. 1973 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 540 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 540 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 1973 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 540 | Capri |
Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2792 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |