1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1987 Porsche 959
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 959. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 959 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 959 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 959 (450 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 959 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Porsche 959 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1987 Porsche 959 (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 1987 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Tracer | 959 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
