1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, both 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 95 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Spider (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | Spider | Tracer |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1859 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |