1994 Fiat Punto vs. 1994 Mercury Capri
To start off, both 1994 Fiat Punto 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mercury Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Fiat Punto (136 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Capri. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Mercury Capri weights approximately 80 kg more than 1994 Fiat Punto.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Fiat Punto (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Punto | 1994 Mercury Capri | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Punto | Capri |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
