1986 Ford Capri vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (54 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 368 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Ford Capri (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Capri | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Capri | 200 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 21.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1378 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |