1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 295 kg more than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 1974 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Tracer | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |
