1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1994 Mercury Capri

To start off, 1994 Mercury Capri is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Capri. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1994 Mercury Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Ferrari 400 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 1979 Ferrari 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Capri, 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercury Capri.

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