2009 BMW 318 vs. 1975 Ford Capri
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 318 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1975 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 318 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 318 | 1975 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Capri |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |