1978 Ford Capri vs. 1994 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1994 Mercury Tracer is newer by 16 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (137 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 50 kg more than 1994 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Tracer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1994 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Capri | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1857 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
