1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1984 Opel Monza
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Monza would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1984 Opel Monza. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Monza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Opel Monza weights approximately 226 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1984 Opel Monza 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 1984 Opel Monza. 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, 1984 Opel Monza (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mercury Tracer | 1984 Opel Monza | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Tracer | Monza |
Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |