2009 BMW 523 vs. 1970 Ford Capri
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 523 | 1970 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 523 | Capri |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |