1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1995 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1995 Mercury Tracer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1995 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 164 | Tracer |
Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |