1971 Ford Capri vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE
To start off, 1971 Ford Capri is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE would be higher. At 2,637 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE. (118 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE weights approximately 313 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE. (189 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Capri | 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Capri | SE |
Year Released | 1971 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2637 cc | 2193 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 100 L |