1969 Ford Capri vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, both 1969 Ford Capri and 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1730 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, 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1969 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Capri | 600 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 199 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 65 L |