1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,562 cc, 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 40 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Tracer | Celica |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 2562 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
