1994 Mercury Capri vs. 2000 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mercury Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mercury Capri would be higher. At 3,197 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Capri. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 820 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 2000 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2000 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2000 SsangYong Rexton (318 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mercury Capri | 2000 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Capri | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
