2009 BMW 328 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (158 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1981 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 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 328 | Capri |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |