1971 Ford Capri vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP) has 359 more horse power than 1971 Ford Capri. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (630 Nm) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Capri | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Capri | CLS |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 507 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
