1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1985 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Kadett (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Kadett should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 120 kg more than 1985 Opel Kadett.
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, 1985 Opel Kadett (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Kadett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 1985 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Tracer | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
