1970 Ford Capri vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 29 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 432 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Capri | 1999 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Capri | E |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1103 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2840 mm |
