| Sporty/performance car; Built in Australia |
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| Good condition price range: $1,000 – $1,800* |
1991 Mercury Capri
1991 Mercury Capri w/optional hardtop
1990 Mercury Capri
1991 Mercury Capri interior
1993 Mercury Capri
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All convertibles are beset with compromises, and Capri has its share. But if the price is right, it might not be a bad buy for fun-in-the-sun motoring.
Overview
Ford of Australia produced this front-drive 4-seat convertible, launched in the summer of 1990 with major components borrowed from the prior-generation Mazda 323. A 100-horsepower, 1.6-liter dual-cam 4-cylinder engine drove base Capris. The sportier XR2 used a 132-horsepower turbocharged variant. A 5-speed manual transmission was standard with either engine; 4-speed automatic optional, but only for base models. All Capris got a driver-side airbag, power steering, all-disc brakes, and fully independent suspension. Antilock braking was not available. An optional lift-off steel hardtop contained interior lights and an electric rear-window defroster.
Yearly Updates
| 1991 Capri XR2s got slightly thicker front and rear antiroll bars for 1991. |
| 1992 Capri 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. |
| 1993 Capri Except for a new radio, nothing significant was changed. |
| 1994 Capri A passenger-side airbag came in 1994, along with a mild facelift. Bumpers, headlights, and taillights were new. Outside mirrors switched to body color. New alloy wheels were installed on both models, but the XR2 gained a standard sport suspension. Ford discontinued its imported convertible after the 1994 season. |
