1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1983 Renault 11
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Renault 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Renault 11 would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1983 Renault 11. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1983 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 155 kg more than 1983 Renault 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Renault 11. (139 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 1983 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Tracer | 11 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |
