1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 2013 Mazda CX-05
To start off, 2013 Mazda CX-05 is newer by 23 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda CX-05 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda CX-05 (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda CX-05 should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda CX-05 weights approximately 460 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 2013 Mazda CX-05 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Mercury Tracer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mazda CX-05 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, 2013 Mazda CX-05 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda CX-05 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 2013 Mazda CX-05 | |
| Make | Mercury | Mazda |
| Model | Tracer | CX-05 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4555 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2165 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
