1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1982 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Camry. (106 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Camry.
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, 1982 Toyota Camry (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 1982 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Tracer | Camry |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
