1982 Ford Capri vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1982 Ford Capri is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 (120 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1982 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 weights approximately 212 kg more than 1982 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, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Capri. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Capri | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Capri | 190 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83.6 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 | 1202 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
