1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1982 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 5 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1982 Nissan Leopard 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 1982 Nissan Leopard. 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, 1990 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Leopard. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Leopard.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mercury Tracer | 1982 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Tracer | Leopard |
Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |