2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 1558 kg more than 1978 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Ford |
| Model | Sprinter | Capri |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2590 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5906 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2024 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2446 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3665 mm | 2570 mm |
