1979 Ford Capri vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, both 1979 Ford Capri and 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,525 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Capri | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Capri | 250 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2525 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 72.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |