1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino
To start off, 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino is newer by 4 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 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino. (63 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 435 kg more than 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Mercury Tracer (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino. (107 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 1994 Suzuki Cappuccino | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Tracer | Cappuccino |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2070 mm |
