1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 1999 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 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 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Because 1999 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Porsche 911 (350 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm). This means 1999 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mercury Tracer | 1999 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Tracer | 911 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1859 cc | 3387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 350 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |