1971 Ford Capri vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, both 1971 Ford Capri and 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL (168 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Ford Capri. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 298 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Capri | 1971 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Capri | SL |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2637 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |