1990 Fiat Tempra vs. 1990 Mercury Capri
To start off, both 1990 Fiat Tempra and 1990 Mercury Capri were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,928 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Tempra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Capri (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Tempra. (91 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Capri should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 110 kg more than 1990 Mercury Capri.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1990 Fiat Tempra (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Capri. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Fiat Tempra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Fiat Tempra | 1990 Mercury Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Tempra | Capri |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1928 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |