1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1998 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1998 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 8 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 660 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, 1998 Plymouth Voyager (175 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mercury Tracer | 1998 Plymouth Voyager | |
Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
Model | Tracer | Voyager |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1986 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2880 mm |