1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper 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 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2013 Mini Cooper. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 2013 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 160 kg more 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, 2013 Mini Cooper (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Mercury Tracer | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Mercury | Mini |
Model | Tracer | Cooper |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1414 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2467 mm |