BMW 6 Series Coupe (1978 – 1989) vs Ford Capri (1978 – 1986): specs compared
The Ford Capri is the more powerful of the two, with up to 250 hp against 218 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 7.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 241 km/h against 225 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 990 kg against 1,501 kg. At 4,755 mm, the BMW 6 Series Coupe is 315 mm longer than the Ford Capri.
| Specification |
BMW
6 Series Coupe
1978 – 1989
|
Ford
Capri
1978 – 1986
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1978 – 1989 | 1978 – 1986 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 1 | 25 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 218 hp | 57 – 250 hp |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 91 – 386 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 7.3 – 19.8 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 143 – 241 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.9 – 11.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,755 mm | 4,379 – 4,440 mm |
| Width | 1,753 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,384 mm | 1,323 – 1,331 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,624 mm | 2,563 – 2,570 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,501 kg | 990 – 1,330 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.