1994 Audi A8 vs. 1994 Mercury Capri
To start off, both 1994 Audi A8 and 1994 Mercury Capri were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Audi A8 (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Capri. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Audi A8 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1994 Mercury Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Mercury Capri. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Audi A8 (400 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Audi A8 | 1994 Mercury Capri | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | A8 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
