1965 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 605 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Maserati Quattroporte 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 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer, 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, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Maserati Quattroporte | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | Quattroporte | Tracer |
Year Released | 1965 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |