1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 2001 Honda Passport
To start off, 2001 Honda Passport is newer by 11 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Honda Passport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Passport (190 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Passport should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
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, 2001 Honda Passport (256 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm). This means 2001 Honda Passport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer. 2001 Honda Passport has automatic transmission and 1990 Mercury Tracer has manual transmission. 1990 Mercury Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Honda Passport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 2001 Honda Passport | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Tracer | Passport |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
