1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 300 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 1968 Dodge Coronet 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 1968 Dodge Coronet. 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, 1968 Dodge Coronet (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Coronet | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2510 mm |
