1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado (124 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 650 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.
Because 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 1980 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Tracer | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |
