1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 2009 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2009 Subaru Tribeca is newer by 19 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 3,629 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Because 2009 Subaru Tribeca 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, 2009 Subaru Tribeca 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, 2009 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mercury Tracer | 2009 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Tracer | Tribeca |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1859 cc | 3629 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |