2009 BMW 528 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2009 BMW 528 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (137 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1978 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 528 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 528 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 528 | Capri |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2570 mm |