1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Celica weights approximately 65 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1983 Toyota Celica 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 1983 Toyota Celica. 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, 1983 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 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 | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Tracer | Celica |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
