1978 Ford Capri vs. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V weights approximately 149 kg more than 1978 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, 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Capri | 170 V |
Year Released | 1978 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2850 mm |