1990 Austin Montego vs. 1995 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1995 Mercury Tracer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Austin Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Austin Montego would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1990 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1990 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Austin Montego weights approximately 10 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Austin Montego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Austin Montego | 1995 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Austin | Mercury |
| Model | Montego | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
