1990 Mercury Capri vs. 2013 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 23 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Tucson (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Capri. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 502 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 2013 Hyundai Tucson 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, 2013 Hyundai Tucson 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, 2013 Hyundai Tucson (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Capri | 2013 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
| Model | Capri | Tucson |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1655 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |
