1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1990 Mercury Capri
To start off, 1990 Mercury Capri is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Capri (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Capri should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 520 kg more than 1990 Mercury Capri.
Because 1979 Ford Crown Victoria 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 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Capri. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 1990 Mercury Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Capri |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
