2008 BMW 650 vs. 1980 Ford Capri
To start off, 2008 BMW 650 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1980 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 650 weights approximately 644 kg more than 1980 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 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 650 | 1980 Ford Capri | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 650 | Capri |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2570 mm |
