1994 Mercury Capri vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 11 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 2,952 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (156 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Capri. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 205 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Patrol (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mercury Capri | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Capri | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2400 mm |
