1978 Ford Capri vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 130 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, 1978 Ford Capri (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190. (235 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Capri | 190 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |