1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1998 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1998 TVR Cerbera 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 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Cerbera (347 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 75 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 1998 TVR Cerbera 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 1998 TVR Cerbera. 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, 1998 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 1998 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Mercury | TVR |
| Model | Tracer | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 4185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 347 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
