1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 1993 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1993 Mercury Tracer is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda Montrose. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda Montrose would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda Montrose is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda Montrose (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1993 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Montrose should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 25 kg more than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
Because 1979 Mazda Montrose 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 1979 Mazda Montrose. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1979 Mazda Montrose (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda Montrose will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda Montrose | 1993 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | Montrose | Tracer |
Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |