1993 Mercury Capri vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1993 Mercury Capri is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercury Capri (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercury Capri should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 114 kg more than 1993 Mercury Capri.
Because 1974 Toyota Corona 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 1974 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1974 Toyota Corona (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercury Capri | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | Corona |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
