1984 Ford Capri vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (177 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1984 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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (98 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Capri | 500 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 5401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 120 L |