1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, both 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 and 1986 Ford Capri 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 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (142 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 609 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 560 (454 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 1986 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | 560 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5547 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.8 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1619 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
