1992 Mercury Capri vs. 1968 Vauxhall Viva
To start off, 1992 Mercury Capri is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Vauxhall Viva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Vauxhall Viva would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Vauxhall Viva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Vauxhall Viva (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1992 Mercury Capri. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Vauxhall Viva should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercury Capri weights approximately 155 kg more than 1968 Vauxhall Viva.
Because 1968 Vauxhall Viva is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Vauxhall Viva. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Mercury Capri, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 Vauxhall Viva (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Vauxhall Viva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Mercury Capri | 1968 Vauxhall Viva | |
| Make | Mercury | Vauxhall |
| Model | Capri | Viva |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
