2009 BMW 320 vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 36 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster 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, both vehicles can yield 190 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 1973 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Capri |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |