1990 GMC Jimmy vs. 1990 Mercury Capri
To start off, both 1990 GMC Jimmy 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 2,469 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Capri (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1990 GMC Jimmy. (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Capri should accelerate faster than 1990 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 320 kg more than 1990 Mercury Capri.
Because 1990 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mercury Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Jimmy (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 GMC Jimmy | 1990 Mercury Capri | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Jimmy | Capri |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2469 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
