1975 Mazda Familia vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 250 kg more than 1975 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Familia | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Familia | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1271 cc | 1859 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |
