1987 Holden Drover vs. 1992 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1992 Mercury Tracer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Holden Drover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Holden Drover would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1987 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 194 kg more than 1987 Holden Drover. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Holden Drover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Holden Drover will offer significantly more control. 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, 1992 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Holden Drover | 1992 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Drover | Tracer |
Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2510 mm |