1981 Ford Capri vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 9 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (265 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 425 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (404 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (220 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Capri | 500 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 404 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2810 mm |