1990 Mercury Capri vs. 1987 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1990 Mercury Capri is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Capri. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 470 kg more than 1990 Mercury Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1987 Toyota Crown 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 1987 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1987 Toyota Crown (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Capri. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Capri.

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