1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1996 Volvo S90
To start off, 1996 Volvo S90 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 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo S90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo S90 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo S90 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo S90 weights approximately 535 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 1996 Volvo S90 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 1996 Volvo S90. 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, 1996 Volvo S90 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo S90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 1996 Volvo S90 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Tracer | S90 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
