1970 Ford Capri vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 257 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230. (205 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Capri | 230 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 236 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |