1970 Ford Capri vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1970 Ford Capri is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. Both 1970 Ford Capri and 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 are equipped with a 2,994 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 282 kg more than 1970 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, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Capri | 300 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 100 L |
