2010 BMW 535 vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 26 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1984 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, 2010 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 535 | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 535 | Capri |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3066 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
