1973 Ford Capri vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe weights approximately 288 kg more 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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Capri | 1977 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Capri | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2720 mm |