1979 Honda Accord vs. 1991 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1991 Mercury Tracer is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercury Tracer (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 205 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1991 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1991 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 1991 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Accord | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
