2009 BMW 550 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (360 HP) has 290 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | Capri |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 489 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 66 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |