1994 Mercury Capri vs. 1973 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1994 Mercury Capri is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Capri. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 190 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 1973 Vauxhall Victor 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 1973 Vauxhall Victor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Mercury Capri | 1973 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Mercury | Vauxhall |
Model | Capri | Victor |
Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |