2009 BMW 323 vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 2009 BMW 323 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1984 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, 2009 BMW 323 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri. 1984 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 323 | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 323 | Capri |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |