1975 Ford Capri vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,997 cc (5 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 422 kg more than 1975 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Capri | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Capri | 300 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |
