2009 BMW 118 vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 40 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 2,548 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 481 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, 1969 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | Capri |
Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |