1990 Mercury Capri vs. 1980 Renault Fuego
To start off, 1990 Mercury Capri is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault Fuego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault Fuego would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault Fuego (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Capri. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault Fuego should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Capri weights approximately 60 kg more than 1980 Renault Fuego.
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, 1980 Renault Fuego (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Capri. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Renault Fuego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Capri | 1980 Renault Fuego | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Capri | Fuego |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
