1986 Ford Capri vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, both 1986 Ford Capri and 1986 Mercedes-Benz S were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz S (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 790 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz S (422 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 1986 Mercedes-Benz S 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. 1986 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Capri | 1986 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Capri | S |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 5547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2950 mm |
