1981 Ford Capri vs. 1997 Mercury MC4

To start off, 1997 Mercury MC4 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury MC4 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury MC4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri.

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, 1997 Mercury MC4 (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury MC4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri. 1997 Mercury MC4 has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mercury MC4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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