1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Mercury Tracer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 300 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 1989 Porsche 911 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 1989 Porsche 911. 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mercury Tracer | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Tracer | 911 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1859 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |