1976 Mazda Chante vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Mazda Chante 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 58 more horse power than 1976 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 560 kg more than 1976 Mazda Chante. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Mazda Chante | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Chante | Tracer |
Year Released | 1976 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 358 cc | 1859 cc |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 40 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |