1991 Mercury Capri vs. 2010 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2010 Toyota Camry is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mercury Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mercury Capri would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Camry (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1991 Mercury Capri. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Camry weights approximately 400 kg more than 1991 Mercury Capri. 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, 2010 Toyota Camry (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercury Capri. (131 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mercury Capri | 2010 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | Camry |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2776 mm |
