1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1995 Toyota MRJ
To start off, 1995 Toyota MRJ is newer by 5 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 (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1995 Toyota MRJ. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota MRJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota MRJ weights approximately 522 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1995 Toyota MRJ 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 1995 Toyota MRJ. 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, 1995 Toyota MRJ (285 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm). This means 1995 Toyota MRJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 1995 Toyota MRJ | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Tracer | MRJ |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
