1990 Mercury Tracer vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (88 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1602 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 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercury Tracer. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercury Tracer | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Tracer | Armada |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1981 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3130 mm |
