1986 Buick Estate vs. 1993 Mercury Capri
To start off, 1993 Mercury Capri is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Estate (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Capri. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 799 kg more than 1993 Mercury Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Buick Estate 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 1986 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 1993 Mercury Capri | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Estate | Capri |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
