1989 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 94 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 Honda Accord (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Accord | 1992 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Accord | Tracer |
Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1198 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |