2001 Mazda 6 vs. 1990 Mercury Capri
To start off, 2001 Mazda 6 is newer by 11 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Capri (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Mazda 6. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Capri should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda 6 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1990 Mercury Capri.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mazda 6 | 1990 Mercury Capri | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 6 | Capri |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |
