1969 Ford Capri vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 23 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (296 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1969 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Capri | 420 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |