1984 Ford Capri vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 2,229 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri.
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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 (139 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Capri | 230 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3060 mm |