1990 Dodge Caravan vs. 1990 Mercury Tracer
To start off, both 1990 Dodge Caravan 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 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Dodge Caravan (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 525 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.
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 Dodge Caravan (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Caravan | 1990 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Caravan | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 1859 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
