1981 Ford Capri vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1981 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (220 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Capri | 300 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 220 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 | 1190 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2810 mm |