1987 Mercury Grand Marquis 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 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 700 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.

Because 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Mercury Grand Marquis 1990 Mercury Tracer
Make Mercury Mercury
Model Grand Marquis Tracer
Year Released 1987 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 1859 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 88 HP
Engine RPM 3200 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 146 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Vehicle Weight 1750 kg 1050 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2510 mm


 

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