1990 Ford Mustang vs. 2000 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 2000 Mercury Tracer is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Mustang weights approximately 120 kg more than 2000 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1990 Ford Mustang 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 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Mustang | 2000 Mercury Tracer | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Mustang | Tracer |
Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |