1978 Ford Capri vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 370 kg more than 1978 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, 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC (186 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Capri | SC |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2830 mm |
