1997 BMW 850 vs. 1993 Mercury Capri

To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercury Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercury Capri would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Capri. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 859 kg more than 1993 Mercury Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 BMW 850 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 1997 BMW 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Capri. (130 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Capri.

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