1970 Ford Capri vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 19 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 385 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Capri. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 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 | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Capri | 300 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 88.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2810 mm |