1994 Mercury Capri vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 14 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mercury Capri (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Tata Safari. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mercury Capri should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 840 kg more than 1994 Mercury Capri.
Because 2008 Tata Safari 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, 2008 Tata Safari 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, 2008 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Mercury Capri | 2008 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Mercury | Tata |
| Model | Capri | Safari |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
