GTP Cool Wall: 1989-1994 Ford / Mercury Capri

[Wiegert]

1989-1994 Ford / Mercury Capri nominated by @Murcie_LP640

Body Style: 2-door convertible
Engine: Mazda B6 1.6L I4 (SOHC and DOHC), Mazda B6T 1.6L turbocharged I4
Power: 82-134 hp
Torque: 90-136 lb-ft
Weight: 1048-1130 kg
Transmission: 5-speed manual, 3-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Additional Information:
Designed for export to the US as a Mercury, the SA30 Capri was developed and assembled in Australia with a sporty exterior designed by Ghia and interior by ItalDesign. Its underpinnings were from that of the Mazda 323/Ford Laser siblings, as was the engine, a 1.6L inline-4 with an optional turbocharger.

The Capri quickly gained a poor reputation for questionable build quality, particularly the convertible roof which was prone to leaking, however the sound mechanicals from Mazda have seen many a Capri stand the test of time. It was however released at the same time that Mazda had brought out the venerable MX-5 which, even though it was more expensive, was seen as the Capri's main competitor and was much more popular, particularly with enthusiasts who were sceptical about the front-wheel-drive layout of the Ford.​

Spoiler: Additional Images

 

[MisterWaffles]

I can't tell if it's stoned, or if the headlights are just cute blush marks under it's real pop-up eyes.

 

[Obelisk]

I can't tell if it's stoned, or if the headlights are just cute blush marks under it's real pop-up eyes.

Both.

 

[Turbo]

I'd rather have one of these:


Seriously Uncool.

 

[UltimateYosh]

Not even pop-up headlights can save this lemon.

Seriously Uncool.

 

[CarBastard]

There are too ways of being "80s as 🤬". One of them is great, and the other one is this.

Uncool.

 

[Murcie_LP640]

The Laser "sports" car that no one ever really asked for.

Uncool.

 

[C_Raccoon23]

Looks like a rip-off of the first gen MR2.

 

[05XR8]

They're in such poor shape here. Wouldn't even get one to drive from A to B. UNcool.

 

[SVT Cobra GT]

Doesn't deserve to wear the Capri name. Pop up headlights can't save it either.

 

[MoLiEG]

What is this thing???

Uncool.

 

[GranTurismo guy]

Saw Capri and nearly voted cool.

Thank **** I checked the photo

 

[AudiMan2011]

That is not a proper Capri.

Uncool.

 

[Turbo]

What is this thing???

Uncool.

Some cheap Miata knockoff.

 

[All Your Base]

This is a Capri:

This is just a cheap Celica knockoff:

Oh, and Seriously Uncool, by the way.

 

[Turbo]

This is just a cheap MR2 knockoff:

Eh, I'd say that this is no MR2 knockoff. The Capri is front engined, front-wheel-drive, so it, and the MX-5, aren't even in the same league.

 

[-Fred-]

I thought it was the Mercury variant of the Fox-body Mustang before I clicked, but no, it's actually the Crapi... Aka the even less reliable and much less desirable Alfa Romeo Spider.

 

[CSLACR]

It's a tampon. Pretty sure. SU

 

[Stephan]

Looks like the Elan S2.

But I would rather have the older Capri. Meh.

 

[CSLACR]

That's an insult to a nice Elan S2.

 

[Stephan]

That's an insult to a nice Elan S2.

It's just how I looked at it at first. I mean besides from the pop up headlights, the whole front reminded me of the Elan S2 then the back, well it looks horrible but then again it made me think that it looked like a Elan S2.

 

[Tornado]

Why didn't Ford just have them make a Miata clone?

 

[Murcie_LP640]

Why didn't Ford just have them make a Miata clone?

Probably because at the time Ford thought the MX-5 was going to be a failure.

"I hope they don't ruin it for us" was the phrasing a Ford bloke used back in 1989.

 

[TenEightyOne]

Cannot be unseen. Seriously Uncool.

And how dare they call it the Capri? At least the Capri was a really-cool-if-somewhat-terrible car!