1988 Honda Legend vs. 1999 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Tracer is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Legend would be higher. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Legend (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Legend weights approximately 280 kg more than 1999 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, 1988 Honda Legend (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Tracer. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Legend | 1999 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Legend | Tracer |
Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |