1992 Mercury Capri vs. 2011 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Mercury Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mercury Capri would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1992 Mercury Capri. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 677 kg more than 1992 Mercury Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Ford Falcon 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 2011 Ford Falcon. 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercury Capri.

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