1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercury Tracer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercury Tracer would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 965 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 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 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 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. 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, 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Tracer | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |
