1991 Daihatsu Applause vs. 1991 Mercury Tracer
To start off, both 1991 Daihatsu Applause and 1991 Mercury Tracer were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1991 Daihatsu Applause. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1991 Daihatsu Applause. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 175 kg more than 1991 Daihatsu Applause. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Daihatsu Applause. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Daihatsu Applause.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Daihatsu Applause | 1991 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | Applause | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
