1990 Mercury Capri vs. 2001 Seat Ibiza

To start off, 2001 Seat Ibiza is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercury Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercury Capri would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Capri (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2001 Seat Ibiza. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Capri should accelerate faster than 2001 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Capri weights approximately 20 kg more than 2001 Seat Ibiza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Mercury Capri (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Seat Ibiza. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Seat Ibiza.

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