1970 Ford Capri vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 16 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 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (142 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 516 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (454 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Capri. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Capri | 560 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 5547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 94.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1619 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |