1969 Ford Capri vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B (136 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B weights approximately 739 kg more than 1969 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, 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B (219 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Capri | 300B |
Year Released | 1969 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 219 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3050 mm |