1969 Ford Capri vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 340 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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 (205 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Capri | 230 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |