1984 Ford Capri vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (343 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 446 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (480 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Capri | 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Capri | E |
Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 343 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 249 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 | 1230 kg | 1676 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |