1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,776 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 363 kg more than 1978 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 Mercedes-Benz 250 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri. 1978 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 has manual transmission. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | 250 | Capri |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2776 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 86.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |