1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (113 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 10 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Ford Sierra (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Sierra | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Sierra | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
