2009 BMW 135 vs. 1971 Ford Capri
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1971 Ford Capri. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 463 kg more than 1971 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, 2009 BMW 135 (401 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri. 2009 BMW 135 has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 135 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 1971 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 135 | Capri |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2637 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 58 L |