1969 Ford Capri vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 (118 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 270 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, 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Capri | 220 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.9 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |