1990 Mercury Capri vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Capri. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 565 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 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mercury Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mercury Capri | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Capri | 911 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 650 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2350 mm |