1970 Ford Capri vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 37 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (141 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Ford Capri. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 382 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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (221 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Capri | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Capri | C |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 223 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 | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 62 L |