1984 Lancia Thema vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer

To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lancia Thema. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lancia Thema would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Thema (100 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (88 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lancia Thema weights approximately 190 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer. 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, 1984 Lancia Thema (221 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.

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