1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1996 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1996 Toyota Celica 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. Both 1990 Mercury Tracer and 1996 Toyota Celica are equipped with a 1,986 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Celica (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Celica weights approximately 40 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.
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, 1996 Toyota Celica (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mercury Tracer | 1996 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Tracer | Celica |
Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |