1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz M
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M (397 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz M weights approximately 1148 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 Mercedes-Benz M 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz M 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 Mercedes-Benz M (601 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 2013 Mercedes-Benz M | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Tracer | M |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2288 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2915 mm |
