1993 Mercury Capri vs. 1993 Porsche 928

To start off, both 1993 Mercury Capri and 1993 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Capri. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 928 weights approximately 444 kg more than 1993 Mercury Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1993 Porsche 928 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 Porsche 928. 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, 1993 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Capri.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Mercury Capri 1993 Porsche 928
Make Mercury Porsche
Model Capri 928
Year Released 1993 1993
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 4662 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 306 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 130 Nm 408 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 4100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Vehicle Weight 1086 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2510 mm


 

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