1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 2008 Nissan Terrano
To start off, 2008 Nissan Terrano is newer by 18 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 2,662 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Terrano. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 720 kg more than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Because 2008 Nissan Terrano 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, 2008 Nissan Terrano 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, 2008 Nissan Terrano (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Terrano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 2008 Nissan Terrano | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Tracer | Terrano |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
