1973 Ford Capri vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220

To start off, 1973 Ford Capri is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.

Compare all specifications:

1973 Ford Capri 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
Make Ford Mercedes-Benz
Model Capri 220
Year Released 1973 1951
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1303 cc 2195 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 53 HP 78 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 91 Nm 142 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 66 mm 72.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 6.5:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1660 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2850 mm


 

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