1995 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 11 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 2,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz S (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1984 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 880 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz S (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri. 1984 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1995 Mercedes-Benz S has manual transmission. 1995 Mercedes-Benz S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Mercedes-Benz S | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
Model | S | Capri |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2797 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |