1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 1996 Suzuki Baleno is newer by 6 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Suzuki Baleno (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 105 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Mercury Tracer (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (152 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Tracer | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
