What kind of acceleration does a Mercury Capri have?
Acceleration is adequate with the base engine and a lot quicker with the turbocharged XR2. Sadly, the latter suffers from turbo lag and moderate “torque steer.” Shift action with the 5-speed manual transmission is quick and sure, though short gearing makes both engines buzzy.
What kind of tires did Mercury Capri get in 1991?
XR2s got slightly thicker front and rear antiroll bars for 1991. New wheels, tires, and cabin trim were installed on the XR2 edition for 1992. Larger tires (195/50R15) on 3-spoke wheels replaced the 185/60R14 rubber, which still was used on the base Capri. Except for a new radio, nothing significant was changed.
How is the back of a Mercury Capri rated?
A Capri’s trunk can stow grocery bags standing up, and might hold a weekend’s worth of luggage for a couple. With the convertible top up, you endure large blind spots to rear corners. Also, the plastic back window is prone to scratches and wrinkles. Ratings values are on a 1-10 scale, with 10 being the best.
When did Ford stop making the Mercury Capri?
Oddly enough, it received a styling refresh for 1994, just before Ford pulled it from the market. Planning for the refresh probably would have started just as the original was going on sale, and the fact that they pulled it right after the refresh is a good indication that sales were not what Ford was hoping for.
What to do if your Capri has engine trouble?
When they encounter engine trouble, many Capri owners simply junk a perfectly good car because they are afraid they won’t be able to find parts, or because they don’t have the service manual. Actually, since the engine is a 1.6L Mazda DOHC which is still found in recent cars, parts are not hard to locate.
Is the 1991-94 Mercury Capri a rare car?
Perrya shares his experience working on his own Mercury Capri. The 1991-94 Mercury Capri will be a rare car by 2020, 30 years after it was first made. Only 66,000 were made worldwide, and fewer than 40,000 still exist.
Are there any Mercury Capri’s left in the world?
The 1991-94 Mercury Capri will be a rare car by 2020, 30 years after it was first made. Only 66,000 were made worldwide, and fewer than 40,000 still exist. When they encounter engine trouble, many Capri owners simply junk a perfectly good car because they are afraid they won’t be able to find parts, or because they don’t have the service manual.
What causes a Capri to lose all power?
In some cars it does, but the Capri simply loses all power and you glide to a stop. The engine will suffer no damage. Put a new belt on and you’re good to go! Loose hose. In the turbo model, should your hoses become disconnected while driving, you will suddenly lose power with a “whoosh” sound, and the car will be hard to start.