1978 Ford Capri vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 2,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 550 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 (195 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Capri | 250 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3430 mm |