1976 Ford Capri vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 1976 Ford Capri is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 2,400 cc, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP) has 291 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1976 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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Capri | 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Capri | C 111 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2400 cc |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 345 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |