1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 10 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
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, 1990 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Concerto | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
