1974 Mercury Comet vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Comet would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Comet. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Comet weights approximately 80 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1974 Mercury Comet 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 1974 Mercury Comet. 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, 1974 Mercury Comet (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Comet | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Comet | Tracer |
Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |