1989 Fiat Croma vs. 1992 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1992 Mercury Tracer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Fiat Croma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Fiat Croma would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1989 Fiat Croma. (116 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Fiat Croma weights approximately 266 kg more than 1992 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, 1989 Fiat Croma (245 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat Croma | 1992 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Croma | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
