1990 Mercury Capri vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 22 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Capri. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 375 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 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Capri | 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Mercury | Mini |
| Model | Capri | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2596 mm |
