1986 Honda Legend vs. 1992 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1992 Mercury Tracer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Legend would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Legend (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Honda Legend weights approximately 256 kg more than 1992 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, 1986 Honda Legend (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Legend | 1992 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Legend | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
