2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1990 Mercury Capri

To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercury Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercury Capri would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Capri (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Capri should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Capri weights approximately 285 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Mazda Familia 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 2000 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Mercury Capri (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.

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