1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1990 Mercury Capri
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 3 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 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 760 kg more than 1990 Mercury Capri.
Because 1993 BMW 5.8 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 1993 BMW 5.8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 656 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 1990 Mercury Capri | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 5.8 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
