1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1986 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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 1986 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | 1986 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | 220 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 58 L |
