1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, both 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 and 1990 Mercury Tracer were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 (116 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 90 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33.
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 Alfa Romeo 33 (150 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 33 | Tracer |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1712 cc | 1859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |