1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1978 Renault 18
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault 18. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault 18 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Renault 18. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 73 kg more than 1978 Renault 18. 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 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 18. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mercury Tracer | 1978 Renault 18 | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Tracer | 18 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |